Draft Day
Draft Day is a 2014 American sports drama film directed by Ivan Reitman. The story centers on Sonny Weaver Jr., the general manager of the Cleveland Browns, portrayed by Kevin Costner. On the day of the NFL Draft, Sonny faces immense pressure to rebuild his team and secure his legacy. After trading for the number one overall pick, he must navigate complex decisions that intertwine his professional responsibilities with personal challenges, including his relationship with Ali Parker (Jennifer Garner), the team's salary cap analyst, and the recent passing of his father, a legendary Browns coach .goodfilmguide.co.uk+8
Reception:
The film received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its engaging portrayal of the behind-the-scenes workings of the NFL Draft, others criticized it for lacking realism in its depiction of the draft process. Despite its modest box office performance, Draft Day has been noted for its unique focus on the strategic and emotional aspects of sports management .newdvdreleasedates.com+12Википедия+12IMDb+12
Production Notes:
Initially, the story was set to focus on the Buffalo Bills, but the setting was changed to the Cleveland Browns due to more favorable production costs in Ohio. The screenplay was featured on the 2012 Black List, highlighting the most-liked unproduced scripts of that year. Filming included real footage from the 2013 NFL Draft, and several NFL personalities, such as Commissioner Roger Goodell and ESPN analyst Chris Berman, made cameo appearances as themselves .
🎭 Early Life & Career Beginnings
Born on April 17, 1972, in Houston, Texas, Jennifer Anne Garner was raised in Charleston, West Virginia. She pursued theater studies at Denison University, graduating in 1996. Garner began her acting career on stage in New York City before transitioning to television, securing minor roles in series like Spin City and Law & Order.
Early Life and Modeling Career
Born on April 26, 1977, in Putnam Valley, New York, Welling grew up in various locations due to his father's job, including Delaware and Michigan. After graduating from Okemos High School in Michigan, he worked in construction before being discovered by a modeling scout in 1998. He modeled for brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Calvin Klein.