Tag: Michael Peña

A Working Man Box Office Prediction

Jason Statham cranks out his latest action thriller A Working Man, clocking into multiplexes March 28th. The Amazon MGM production reunites the lead with The Beekeeper director David Ayer (also known for Fury and Suicide Squad). Michael Peña and David Harbour costar. The screenplay is co-scripted by Mr. Sylvester Stallone.

Working would be fortunate to ride the wave of buzz that Beekeeper managed (a sequel is in the works). That pic debuted with $16 million on its way to a $66 million overall domestic gross. This might get off to a rockier start, but lower double digits or teens is certainly possible.

A Working Man opening weekend prediction: $13.9 million

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Oscar Predictions: Unstoppable

True life sports drama Unstoppable made a stop at the Toronto Film Festival prior to its December stateside release. William Goldenberg, an Academy Award winning editor whose credits include Argo, Zero Dark Thirty, and The Imitation Game, makes his directorial debut. Jharrel Jerome, Emmy recipient for When They See Us, stars as national championship wrestler Anthony Robles with Jennifer Lopez as his mother. The supporting cast includes Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle, and Shawn Hatosy.

Reaction from up north indicates this is an effective if formulaic experience. Its chances in BP seem unrealistic. Five years ago, Ms. Lopez was widely expected to nab her first nomination in Supporting Actress for Hustlers. She did not make the dance. Buzz about her performance suggests she could have a second at bat in the same race with a vigorous campaign. I feel less confident she gets in for this than I did about Hustlers, however. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…