Brian Tyree Henry Joins Spike Fearn in Apple Running
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- Brian Tyree Henry signed on to star opposite Spike Fearn in Apple Original Films’ upcoming movie Running, directed by Gavin O’Connor.
- Running is based on an original story by O’Connor and follows a homeless high‑school running prodigy; the screenplay is written by Bill Dubuque.
- Running will be produced by Makeready and Nike, with Apple Studios handling the project.
- Brian Tyree Henry previously earned an Academy Award nomination for Causeway and Emmy and Critics Choice nominations for Dope Thief.
- Brian Tyree Henry is also executive producer and star of Netflix’s adult animated series Bass X Machina this fall.
- Brian Tyree Henry has upcoming projects including Sam Esmail’s Warner Bros. thriller Panic Carefully, Wagner Moura’s Last Night at the Lobster, and Spider‑Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse.
- Brian Tyree Henry is represented by Jennifer Wiley‑Moxley of JWM Entertainment Group, CAA, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Why it matters: Apple gains a marquee star in Brian Tyree Henry and a high‑profile brand partner in Nike for its original film *Running*; Henry expands his film résumé with a lead role opposite Spike Fearn; Nike secures a producer credit on a narrative‑driven project.
