Upcoming movie Not Without Hope (2025): Story, plot and cast
Release Date: February 20, 2025 (Russia)
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Filming Locations: Malta (Studio)
Production Companies: Volition Media Partners, K. JAM Media, Altit Media Group
Budget: $18,000,000 (estimated)
Language: English
Director: Joe Carnahan
Writers: E. Nicholas Mariani, Joe Carnahan, Nick Schuyler
Story
Nick Schuyler, then 24 years old, went fishing in the Gulf of Mexico in February 2009 with three friends, two of whom were NFL players. They are left stranded at sea, clinging to the hull for survival after their boat capsades. After a thorough search lasting forty-three hours, the US Coast Guard only discovers the capsized boat. The lone survivor is Nick. The film depicts the terrifying battle for survival and the psychological and emotional toll of the ordeal, drawing from Schuyler’s actual experiences.
Plot Summary
The compelling drama-thriller “Not Without Hope” is based on a real event. It tells the terrifying story of 24-year-old Nick Schuyler and his three friends’ terrifying journey out on a fishing excursion in the Gulf of Mexico in February 2009. The friends’ boat capsizes, leaving them stranded at sea with only their overturned hull for support. The ordeal spans 43 excruciating hours as the U.S. Coast Guard launches a vigorous search operation involving planes, boats, and helicopters. With Schuyler as the lone survivor, the movie emphasizes the struggle for survival, the emotional cost, and the eventual rescue. The narrative is based on Schuyler’s New York Times bestselling book and incorporates media coverage and interviews he conducted.
Cast
Zachary Levi as Nick Schuyler: The central character and sole survivor of the incident.
Josh Duhamel as Timothy Close: One of Nick’s friends and a victim of the tragedy.
Quentin Plair as Marquis Cooper: Another friend of Nick’s who was lost at sea.
Terrence Terrell as Corey Smith: The fourth friend on the ill-fated fishing trip.
Marshall Cook as Will Bleakley: A key figure in the search efforts or possibly a character related to the recovery.
JoBeth Williams as Marcia: Likely a character involved in the aftermath or the impact on Nick’s life.
Floriana Lima as Paula: Potentially a family member or close friend.
Jessica Blackmore as Rebekah Cooper: A character tied to the main events.
James Martin Kelly as Stu Schuyler: Possibly a relative of Nick or a figure in the aftermath of the incident.
Priya Jain as Coast Guard Lieutenant Juliusson: A Coast Guard officer involved in the search.
Leeshon Alexander as Lieutenant Commander Patrick Peschka: Another key Coast Guard figure.
Chris Dingli as Coast Guard Radio Operator Davies: Responsible for communication during the search.
Armida Lopez as Maria Hernandez: Likely a character involved in the rescue or media coverage.
Davina Reeves as Weatherwoman: Provides crucial weather updates during the search.
John-Paul Pace as Alouette Pilot: A pilot involved in the rescue mission.
George C. Owens as HC-144 Co-Pilot: Works alongside the Alouette Pilot.
Edward De Gaetano as Coast Guard Klingall: Another Coast Guard member in the film.
