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EXCLUSIVE: A sequel to nan Danny Trejo-starring 2013 boxing movie Counterpunch is successful nan works.
Counterpunch 2 will spot nan return of co-writer, shaper and prima Alvaro Orlando nether his accumulation banner Unbreakable Studios. Alexis Knapp (Pitch Perfect franchise) is attached to co-star aft precocious acting pinch Orlando successful Golden State Film Festival premiere The Pick Up Artist, which Orlando besides directed and wrote.
The original, which besides starred Steven Bauer, centered connected a combatant battling intelligence wellness challenges while chasing a 2nd chance astatine a master profession successful California. The movie was picked up by Lionsgate and released done its Grindstone label.
No denotation astatine this shape that Trejo aliases Lionsgate are backmost for nan sequel, but casting and finance talks are underway.
The sequel is said to “explore themes of resilience, intelligence health, and compassion done a much socially driven narrative. Counterpunch 2 deepens Orlando’s affectional stakes, positioning boxing arsenic a metaphor not only for survival, but for purpose.”
“Counterpunch 2 is astir what we conflict for,” said Orlando. “It’s astir nan silent battles truthful many
people face, and nan spot it takes to support going erstwhile nary 1 is watching. At nan aforesaid time,
it’s astir compassion and really we show up for ourselves and for those who cannot conflict for
themselves.”
