Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton And Viggo Mortensen Recall ‘Nerve-Racking’ Moments Filming Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’

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Ron Howard is bringing the incredible true story of the 2018 cave rescue of a group of young soccer players to the screen with his latest project, “Thirteen Lives”. “Like a lot of people, I was aware of what was going on,” he says of what became a global event as the world watched the rescue of 12 young Thai soccer players and their assistant coach from deep within a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. “The outcome was a relief to the world, it was one of those tremendous moments.

When I had a chance to read William Nicholson’s script, it not only delivered on what I recalled, but it suggested so much more — the heroics of the people involved, especially the Thai people.” READ MORE: Ron Howard Officiates Daughter Paige’s Wedding Alongside Bridesmaid Bryce Dallas Howard “I felt like I could make something really visceral and immediate, the scripted version of what the telling of the true story is supposed to do and make it more engaging,” he tells ET Canada during a Q&A with the cast.

With large portions of the dialogue spoken in Thai, Howard says it “was a really exciting, creative opportunity for me and I knew I would also learn about Thai culture.” For his story, Howard enlisted Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen, and Joel Edgerton to portray the real-life divers who helped guide a team of international and Thai volunteers and Thai Navy SEALs in the harrowing rescue mission.

In addition to the Hollywood stars as the British and Australian divers, the cast is made up of predominantly Thai actors, including 12 young, non-professional child actors from Northern Thailand to play the trapped soccer team. READ MORE: ‘The Penguin’ Series Starring Colin Farrell Officially A Go At HBO Max Howard put his entire cast