Full Breakdown
Production Wrap on Indie Thriller “Runaway”
7/22/2026, 4:08:09 AM
Film Premise and Creative Team
“Runaway” is an independent action-thriller that follows veteran detective Lou Coleman, who drives into the wilderness after his estranged daughter’s death. When Coleman decides to protect a teenage runaway carrying evidence that could expose the town’s crimes, he becomes the target of a corrupt sheriff and a militia. The screenplay was written by Jason Carroll, Marc Petey, Danny Mac, and Paul Birkett. James C. Clayton serves as director.
Principal Cast and Production Personnel
The film stars Josh Duhamel as Lou Coleman, James Franco as the corrupt sheriff, Paula Patton in a supporting role, and Summer H. Howell as the teenage runaway. Additional cast members include Adam Beach and Alex Essoe. Executive producers are Evan Tylor and Caterina Scrivano of IndustryWorks Studios, Keli Price of Price Productions, and Zach Steele. Production is overseen by Jonnie Broi and Marc Petey for Play x Play Studios. Representation details were disclosed by Deadline: Duhamel is represented by UTA, Range Media Partners, and Hansen Jacobson Teller; Franco by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Patton by Gersh, Management Production Entertainment, and Ziffren Brittenham; Howell by The Characters Talent Agency and Link Entertainment; Beach by Red Management, Buchwald, and Kleinberg Lange Cuddy & Carlo; Essoe by Red Management, Vault Entertainment, and Brecheen Feldman Breimer; Clayton by Innovative, The Characters, and Luber Roklin.
Filming Schedule and Locations
Principal photography took place in British Columbia, with locations in Vancouver and Merritt. Filming ran from June 22 2026 to July 20 2026, according to Hollywoodnorthbuzz. The production utilized forested areas near Maple Ridge and the Fraser River’s Hell’s Canyon for exterior sequences.
Production Companies and Distribution Outlook
IndustryWorks Studios produced the film in partnership with Greendale Productions (as listed by Hollywoodnorthbuzz) and Play x Play Studios. While distribution channels have not been announced, the involvement of established talent agencies and executive producers suggests the film will pursue both theatrical and streaming releases.
