The action-packed war film stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell and Joe Jonas
Distributed by Diamond Films, the new war epic “Irmãos de Honra” hit theaters across Brazil this Thursday, December 8. Directed by JD Dillard, the film tells the true story of Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors), the first African-American aviator in the United States Navy, and his friendship with fellow fighter pilot Tom Hudner, played by Glen Powell.
Check below what you need to know about the film that will conquer Brazilian cinemas:
Joe Jonas and Khalid made a song and video for the film
OR blow “Not Alone” was created specifically for the “Brothers of Honor” soundtrack. Joe Jonas, who is also cast in the film, invited Khalid to compose the music. The music video, shot at Hangar 21 in California, features Joe and Khalid performing in front of a real aircraft that was used in the film’s recordings.
The friendship between Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner is one of the central themes of the story.
The two young fighter pilots are accepted into an elite squadron of the United States Navy for training during the Korean War. They are pushed to the limit to become the best pilots as they form a strong friendship.
For Jonathan Majors, their companionship is unlike any other relationship: “They’re not necessarily best friends, they’re complete opposites. But they’re soul mates. They’re two sides of the same coin that fate has brought together. These two men discover things about themselves and each other in an effort to fulfill their legacies.” , their destinies. Their devotion to each other is what finally opens that door.
stellar cast
In addition to Jonathan Majors (“Ant-Man and the Wasp”) and Glen Powell (“Top Gun”), the film’s cast also includes: Christina Jackson (“Swagger”) as Daisy Brown, wife of Jesse Brown; Thomas Sadoski (“The Newsroom”) as Dick Cevoli, squadron commander; and Joe Jonas (“Camp Rock”) as Marty Goode, Jesse and Tom’s party buddy. Rounding out the cast are Spencer Neville, Nick Hargrove and Daren Kagasoff.
Director JD Dillard’s connection to the theme of the film
Director JD Dillard (“Sleight: The Perfect Trick”) grew up hearing about his father’s experiences as the second African-American member of the Blue Angels, the United States Navy’s elite squadron of ambassador pilots. So when Dillard heard Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner’s story, he knew he had to tell it.
“My earliest memories are of aviation. The naval bases, the smell of jet fuel, that whole world…it’s all related to my earliest memories, and being a part of the film brought me back to those places,” he says Dillard.
Behind the story of “Brothers of Honor” are real people
Based on the true story of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, the film is inspired by the best seller “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Brotherhood and Sacrifice” written by Adam Makos. For the film crew, authenticity, from the setting to the costumes and aircraft, was the only way to honor this heartwarming story. The Brown and Hudner families were also involved in the film’s development.
The film is released in Brazilian theaters in dubbed and subtitled versions
The cast of national dubbers sees the voices of Renan Freitas (Jesse Brown), Felipe Drummond (Tom Hudner), Hercules Franco (Dick Cevoli), Raphael Rossatto (Marty Goode), Daniel Simões (Bo Lavery), Teline Carvalho (Daisy Brown) , Pablo Argôllo (Bill Koenig), Hugo Myara (Carol Mohring), among others.
🇧🇷The best content in your email for free. Choose your favorite Terra newsletter. Click here!
Source: Terra
Jason Root is a writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth coverage of famous people in entertainment, sports, and politics. He has a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines and bringing readers an inside look at the lives of the famous. He has been writing for Gossipify for several years and has a degree in Journalism from UC Berkeley.
