Actor Shia LaBeouf has agreed to take on a role in an upcoming movie that is inspired by the violent events at the notorious Angola Prison, entitled “God of the Rodeo.” This film is being produced by renowned director Ridley Scott. Following his last appearance on the big screen in 2024’s “Megalopolis,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this casting marks LaBeouf’s return to the silver screen after a hiatus.
The performer will portray Buckkey, a prison inmate serving a life term at the actual Angola Prison (also known as the Louisiana State Penitentiary), in the movie “God of the Rodeo”. This facility is often referred to as the ‘Alcatraz of the South’ due to its long history of violent confrontations between prisoners and guards dating back to when it was established in the 1840s as a plantation.
Shia LaBeouf Stars in New Prison Drama
In the movie, Buckkey spots an opportunity to make amends by joining the rodeo training program within the prison. Yet, Buckkey and his fellow inmates soon find out that they are being prepared for a combat-like spectacle, which was designed solely for the entertainment of Angola’s prison administrator.
The movie version of “God of the Rodeo” was developed by writer-director Rosalind Ross, who based it on old accounts from inside a prison written by reporter Daniel Bergner. According to reports, Ross has also directed Mark Wahlberg’s biographical drama “Father Stu,” and worked as a writer for Gabriel Luna’s crime drama series “Matador.
Ridley Scott, along with his partner Giannina Scott, is producing “God of the Rodeo” through their production company, Scott Free Films. Notably, Giannina has previously produced films such as Will Smith’s award-contending movie “Concussion” and her husband’s 2021 biographical drama “House of Gucci,” which earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for lead actress Lady Gaga.
Shia LaBeouf Has Been Acting Since Childhood
The SAG Award-Nominated Actor Started His Career As An Amateur Standup Comedian at age 10
| Shia LaBeouf’s Most Notable Movie Roles | |
|---|---|
| Movie | Role |
| Holes | Stanley “Caveman” Yelnats IV |
| Transformer Franchise | Sam Witwicky |
| Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | Mutt Williams |
| Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps | Jake Moore |
| Nymphomaniac | Jerôme Morris |
The Louisiana State Penitentiary, infamous in various pop culture references, has appeared in numerous songs by artists such as Juvenile, The Clash, the Neville brothers, and the Indigo Girls, among others. Throughout its almost 2000-year history, there have been multiple instances of prison riots at Angola, one notable example being a 1999 event where inmates seized two prison guards as hostages and ended up murdering another.
2024 saw Shia LaBeouf take on a prominent role in Francis Ford Coppola’s latest directorial venture. However, this high-profile film failed to impress at the box office. Alongside LaBeouf, the cast included Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Dustin Hoffman, and Giancarlo Esposito in significant roles.
The actor famous for his role in “Transformers” has two significant movie ventures releasing in May. First up is “Salvable,” a gripping boxing drama that premiered last Friday (May 2). This film, directed by Björn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta, is a crime drama centered around an elderly boxer who yearns to break free from his small town but finds himself at odds with his tense relationship with his adolescent daughter. In addition to Shia LaBeouf, the cast includes Toby Kebbell (“For All Mankind”), James Cosmo (“Game of Thrones”), Kíla Lord Cassidy (“The Wonder”) and Michael Socha (“Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”).
Shia LaBeouf Started His Career on the Disney Channel
- Prior to his Disney fame, Shia LaBeouf had early screen appearances in The X-Files, Freaks and Geeks and Touched by an Angel.
- He made his film debut in the 1998 direct-to-DVD holiday movie The Christmas Path.
- LaBeouf had his breakthrough role and earned a Daytime Emmy Award for playing Louis Stevens in Disney’s Evens Stevens.
In 2016 and 2019, LaBeouf was nominated twice for Independent Spirit Awards, recognizing his acting roles in “American Honey” and “Honey Boy,” respectively. The latter film, which he wrote with some personal inspiration from his own childhood experiences, also earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in 2008 for his portrayal of a young Robert F. Kennedy campaign staffer in the movie “Bobby.
In addition to his role, he’ll also be directing David Mamet’s movie adaption of his own play, “Henry Johnson.” Previously, Mamet brought together Shia LaBeouf, Evan Jonigkeit, Chris Bauer, and Dominic Hoffman again, as they all acted in the 2023 stage production. The film version of “Henry Johnson” is set to hit theaters on May 9th.
God of the Rodeo does not yet have a release date, nor has a production start been announced.
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