Apple revealed that “Greyhound,” which is an inspirational, action-packed film starring and written by superstar Tom Hanks will make its global appearance to the audiences in over 100 nations on July 10. It will premiere exclusively on Apple TV+.
In Greyhound movie, Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who promoted during World War II for the first time as captain and tasked with guarding a convoy of 37 ships transporting thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. For five days without air cover, the captain and his small force of three escort vessels must make their way through an area of the ocean known as “the Black Pit,” battling Nazi U-boats while defending their invaluable ships and soldiers.
Greyhound is inspired by actual incidents during the Battle of the Atlantic, which took place in the early period of America’s alliance with Great Britain and the Allied Forces. In the film, Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue are staring along with Tom Hanks. “Greyhound” was screenplay by Tom Hanks, directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Gary Goetzman.
“Greyhound” movie is based on the novel “The Good Shepherd” by C.S. Forester.
Apple landed the worldwide rights to “Greyhound,” which is a Playtone Production from Sony Pictures/Stage Six Films, following COVID-19 theater closures.