Moved by Tyler's earlier speech, he agrees to take on Zak as a protégé. Shia LaBeouf recently told the UK's Channel 4 that a costar with Down syndrome saved him after a string of embarrassing incidents culminated in his arrest in July 2017 on charges of disorderly conduct, obstruction, and public drunkenness. Oddly enough, both approaches result in a kind of spontaneous unpredictability." After shooting a $20,000 proof-of-concept video, with producer David Thies, the duo received funding for a feature starring Gottsagen. 10 facts of Zack Gottsagen Zack Gottsegen is a talented American actor who has played different movies and television series. Eleanor learns that because of his escape, Zak will be transferred to a more secure facility which is also a recovery home for drug addicts upon his return, while Tyler wants Eleanor to come with him to Florida. See full bio » He holds an American nationality is of White ethnicity. He was cast to star in the 2020 film Best Summer Ever. Zak, a 22-year-old with Down syndrome, lives in an assisted living facility in Richmond, Virginia where he is cared for by Eleanor. During their travels, Tyler teaches Zak how to swim and fire a gun, and encourages his self-confidence. He won the 2019 Crested Butte Film Festival Outstanding Breakthrough Performance special jury prize for his work on the film. [12] The studio reported that the film was number one in more than half of the theaters it played at, including "a big commercial multiplex in Salt Lake City," and locations in Los Angeles, Dallas, Charlotte, Denver and Austin, with "lots of sellouts in various markets. The next morning, Eleanor discovers their camp, and attempts to persuade Zak to come back with her. Tyler intervenes and permits Zak to come with him, and agrees to accompany Zak to the wrestling school en route to his ultimate destination in Florida. His first on-screen credit came in 2012 for his work on the short film Bulletproof. [6] Nilson and Schwartz first met Zack Gottsagen at a camp for actors with disabilities around 2011 in Venice, California, and he expressed interest in them making a film with him. Zack Gottsagen was born on April 22, 1985 as Zachary Robin Gottsagen. He appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show to promote his film The Peanut Butter Falcon in 2019. [14] It went on to become a sleeper hit,[15] expanding the following weekend to 1,249 theaters and earning $3 million, as well as $1.1 million on Labor Day. Spotting Duncan and Ratboy in the crowd, Eleanor frees herself and attempts to warn Tyler as Zak overcomes his fear and throws Sam from the ring, winning the fight. [17], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 96% based on 203 reviews, with an average rating of 7.47/10. [9], Schwartz and Nilson wanted to play the music that inspired them while writing, and on set used a boombox to play the same music before performing a scene. He won the 2019 Crested Butte Film Festival Outstanding Breakthrough Performance special jury prize for his work on the film. He is an actor, known for The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019), Best Summer Ever and At Last. [10] Shortly after, Roadside Attractions acquired distribution rights to the film, and released it in theaters on August 9, 2019. They celebrate that night by getting drunk on the beach, and Zak invents a wrestling persona for himself: The Peanut Butter Falcon. However, he witnesses a thirteen-year-old bullying Zak to jump in the water, even though he can't swim. He dreams of becoming a professional wrestler and attending the wrestling school of his hero, the Salt Water Redneck, whose videos he watches obsessively. A nervous Zak plays to the crowd as he enters the ring, and Sam, envious of Zak's reception, does not fight clean. He stows away on a small fishing boat for the night. [16] The film grossed $115,420 in its 11th week of release, crossing the $20 million mark. Eleanor and Tyler cross paths at a convenience store, where Tyler denies having seen Zak. Tyler, a thief and fisherman, is turned away from selling his stolen crabs at the local crab shack because he does not have a license. The three arrive in the wrestling school's town and search for Salt Water Redneck's home. The film is a modern retelling of the Huckleberry Finn story, which takes Gottsagen's own desire to be an actor and changes it into a quest to become a wrestler. Nilson and Schwartz first met Zack Gottsagen at a camp for actors with disabilities around 2011 in Venice, California, and he expressed interest in them making a film with him. The website's critical consensus reads, "A feelgood adventure brought to life by outstanding performances, The Peanut Butter Falcon finds rich modern resonance in classic American fiction. The pair had been eating peanut butter extensively because it was the one grocery item that was affordable. Clint trains Zak, and sets him up for a staged fight against a friend, Sam. After a confrontation with the crabbers, he burns $12,000 worth of their equipment on the docks and is pursued by the incensed miscreants Duncan and Ratboy. Zack Gottsagen was born on April 22, 1985 as Zachary Robin Gottsagen. "[12][14], Peter Debruge of Variety praised the performances, saying "In Gottsagen, we get a performer who appears to be playing an earnest, unfiltered version of himself, while in LaBeouf, there are layers at play. Official Sites, On February 9, 2020, he made Academy Awards show history by becoming the first person with Down's Syndrome to present the Best Live Action Short Film with his, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Editors' Picks: Streaming TV and Movies on Prime Video. Zak reaches into the back of the vehicle to wake Tyler, who, it is revealed, survived the attack. Eleanor, alarmed by the violence on display, does not want Zak to take part. "[20] Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "[Gottsagen's] sensibility infuses the modern-day fable with an engaging forthrightness. Zachary Robin Gottsagen born on April 22, 1985 also known as Zack Gottsagen, is an American actor who is known for his role in the movie Bulletproof (2012) and The Homecoming: A Musical, The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019). He presented at the 2020 Academy Awards with his The Peanut Butter Falcon co-star Shia LaBeouf. After shooting a $20,000 proof-of-concept video, with producer David Thies, the duo received funding for a feature starring Gottsagen. At the hospital, Zak and Eleanor nervously wait for news on Tyler's condition. But the unequivocal material often sticks close to the surface, and the film built around him, for all its physical sweep, can feel constricted by obviousness. The soundtrack brings together bluegrass, folk songs, and spirituals, for a mix of contemporary and timeless. ; LaBeouf stars alongside Zack Gottsagen in "The Peanut Butter Falcon," a film about a young man with Down syndrome's journey to becoming a professional wrestler. [9] Later that month, John Hawkes, Jon Bernthal, and Thomas Haden Church were added to the cast, with professional wrestlers Mick Foley and Jake Roberts and rapper Yelawolf making appearances in the film. Filming took place in North Carolina and Georgia. The soundtrack contains original music composed by Zach Dawes, Jonathan Sadoff of Thenewno2, and Noam Pikelny and Gabe Witcher of Punch Brothers, as well as new and classic songs from Sara Watkins, Chance McCoy of Old Crow Medicine Show, Gregory Alan Isakov, Ola Belle Reed, and the Staple Singers. They sail the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and Tyler and Eleanor argue over how much freedom Zak ought to have. That night, while they shelter in a seaside shack, Duncan and Ratboy burn their raft and threaten to shoot Tyler's hand. Publicity Listings Actor who earned widespread acclaim for his role as the titular character in the 2019 film The Peanut Butter Falcon. They are approached by Clint, now dressed as the Salt Water Redneck. They were surprised to be able to secure the rights to many of the songs they used at a fraction of the cost they expected. He called the film "a feel-good niche indie with its priorities in the right place. Zak uses Tyler's shotgun to defend his friends. Tyler convinces her to accompany them on their journey instead, which she agrees to do on the condition that they return to the home after reaching the wrestling school. Tyler and Eleanor kiss, but he uses the moment to handcuff her to a steering wheel to prevent her from intervening. Zak is disappointed, but shakes Clint's hand and they leave. The film is a modern retelling of the Huckleberry Finn story, which takes Gottsagen's own desire to be an actor and changes it into a quest to become a wrestler. "[19] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film a rare average grade of "A+," while those at PostTrak gave it an average 4.5 out of 5 stars and a 62% "definite recommend. [2], In its limited opening weekend on August 9, the film grossed $205,200 from 17 theaters. After a failed escape attempt, Zak sneaks out of the home late at night with the assistance of his elderly roommate, Carl. They discover the school has been closed for over a decade and the Redneck, now known as Clint, is no longer a wrestler. Duncan runs in and strikes Tyler in the head with a tire iron as the fight ends. Tyler escapes on his aging boat, which Zak happens to be hiding on. [8] In July 2017, production began in Georgia. 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