On Fire | |
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Directed by | Sean McNamara |
Written by | Gregory Poirier |
Based on | On Fire, The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired life by John O'Leary |
Produced by |
J. Todd Harris Margaret French Isaac Sean McNamara David Brookwell |
Starring |
William H. Macy John Corbett Joel Courtney |
Production companies | Branded Pictures Entertainment Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment Virtuality Media Zaring/Cioffi Entertainment |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
On Fire is an upcoming biographical film written by Gregory Poirier, directed by Sean McNamara, and starring William H. Macy, John Corbett and Joel Courtney, the latter portraying John O'Leary, a real life St. Louis native who survived fire burns which covered his entire body. [1] It is based on John O'Leary's book On Fire, The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired life. [2]
In October 2023, it was announced that Macy, Corbett, Courtney and several other actors were cast in the film. Since the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike was occurring at the time, the filmmakers were granted an interim agreement to allow the film to be made. [1] Filming began in Missouri in November 2023. [4] [5] Filming specifically occurred in Maplewood, Missouri. [6] Filming also took place in Saint Louis University. [7]