Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal
Michael Bay is set to direct the film 'Operation Epic Fury' for Universal Pictures. The movie will depict the true story of the rescue of two American pilots in Iran following an attack on their aircraft. It is based on a forthcoming book by Mitchell Zuckoff, scheduled for release in 2027.
- ▪Michael Bay will direct and produce 'Operation Epic Fury' for Universal Pictures.
- ▪The film is based on the true story of the rescue of two downed American pilots in Iran.
- ▪The story is adapted from a book by Mitchell Zuckoff, which will be published in 2027.
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- ▪ Michael Bay to direct movie on Operation Epic Fury airmen rescue — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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Michael Bay Tommaso Boddi/Variety/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Michael Bay is enlisting for an Operation Epic Fury movie, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The Universal Pictures film is based on the true story of April’s rescue of two downed American pilots in Iran after their F-15E Strike Eagle was struck down during the United States’ attack on the country. It is based on Mitchell Zuckoff’s forthcoming book about the rescue mission, which arrives via Harper Collins in 2027. Bay will direct and produce with Erwin Stoff and Scott Gardenhour.
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