Tragic 2009 fishing accident that killed two NFL players and a USF star is being made into a movie starring Zachary Levi and Josh Duhamel
- The upcoming film will be told from the point of view of sole survivor Nick Schuyler
- It happened after the boat’s anchor got stuck and the engine fired
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The tragic 2009 fishing accident that led to the deaths of two NFL players and a former University of South Florida football player is being made into a movie, he says. Fox 13 in Tampa.
“Not Without Hope,” as the movie is called, will tell the story of former USF player Nick Schuyler, who was the sole survivor of the accident that killed then-Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, Detroit Lions defensive end Corey Smith and USF pass died. catcher William Bleakley.
The accident occurred when the fishing boat’s anchor got stuck and the engine was fired upon in an unsuccessful attempt to dislodge the craft.
“Nick is dedicated to a unique goal and that is to let everyone know that the last thing about these guys wasn’t how they died. What you need to know about all the heroic things they did to keep each other alive and that’s why he agreed to make this movie.’ said producer Rick French.
A movie is in production about the 2009 fishing accident that killed three football players, including Detroit Lions defense end Corey Smith (pictured)
Marquies Cooper (L) and William Bleakley (R) were also killed in the tragic accident
The film is told from the perspective of sole survivor and former USF player Nick Schuyler
Zachary Levi and Josh Duhmael are said to have acting roles in the upcoming film
The film is shot in Malta in extra large water tanks in a similar shape to the famous blockbuster ‘Captain Philips’.
Zachary Levi plays Schuyler in the film, which is expected to release in late 2024.
Levi once played Hall of Fame NFL QB Kurt Warner in the movie American Underdog, which was based on Warner’s unexpected rise to fame during his NFL career.
Josh Duhamael will also play a character in the movie. He will appear as a commander in the Coast Guard.