Paradigm Signs ‘September 5’ Star Ben Chaplin
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Paradigm has signed veteran actor Ben Chaplin for representation. Currently, Chaplin can be seen starring opposite Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro in September 5, Tim Fehlbaum’s historical thriller examining the 1972 Munich Olympic hostage crisis from the perspective of the ABC Sports broadcasting team.
The film delves into how the crew, initially covering the Olympics, swiftly transitioned to reporting on the unfolding tragedy involving Israeli athletes taken hostage by the Palestinian group Black September.
This event marked a pivotal moment in live news coverage, as the world watched the crisis unfold in real-time. Chaplin plays Marvin Bader, a seasoned ABC Sports producer who plays a crucial role in the network’s coverage of the hostage situation.
His work in the film earned him the Best Actor Award from the Denver Film Festival. Premiering to strong reviews out of Venice, September 5 hits limits theaters on December 13 before expanding nationwide on January 17 for MLK Day weekend.
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