Brian Tyree Henry Stars in New Apple Sports Drama

Brian Tyree Henry has been cast as the lead in "Running," an upcoming sports drama produced by Apple Studios. The film, helmed by director Gavin O'Connor, is based on an original concept developed by O'Connor and Bill Dubuque. It will tell the story of a gifted high school runner experiencing homelessness.

This project marks a significant collaboration for Henry with Apple, following his critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated role in "Causeway" and his Emmy-nominated performance in the Apple TV+ series "Dope Thief." Henry's recent and upcoming projects include executive producing Netflix's adult animated series "Bass X Machina" and starring in Warner Bros.' "Panic Carefully" in 2027.

"Running" is a production from Makeready and Nike Films, leveraging Nike's extensive experience in athletic storytelling. Apple's slate of recent and upcoming films includes titles like "F1," "The Lost Bus," and "Highest 2 Lowest," indicating a continued focus on diverse cinematic offerings.