The Rivals of Amziah King
The Rivals of Amziah King is a 2025 feature film directed by Andrew Patterson and starring Matthew McConaughey and Joey Shear, with Kurt Russell in a supporting role.
The independent film was produced by Black Bear Pictures. Although the setting for the story is rural Oklahoma, most of the film was shot between mid-June and early August 2023 in the Birmingham area, including scenes at J & J Grocery and Deli in Bessemer, The Frosty Mug in Jasper, the former Jean's on the River in Cordova, the Pell City Steakhouse, and Elvin Hill Elementary School in Columbiana.
Although the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to strike in July 2023, a waiver was granted for members, including McConaughey, to continue work on the independent production.
The film premiered at Austin's South by Southwest festival in March 2025.
References
- Flanagan, Ben (July 18, 2023) "Matthew McConaughey movie still shooting in Alabama despite Hollywood strikes: Here’s why." AL.com
- Flanagan, Ben (August 3, 2023) "Matthew McConaughey movie wraps production in Alabama." AL.com
- Colurso, Mary & Ben Flanagan (February 6, 2025) "Matthew McConaughey movie filmed in Alabama gets world premiere: Here’s where to see it." AL.com
External links
- The Rivals of Amziah King on the Internet Movie Database