William H. Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney and more star in the Sean McNamara film “On Fire,” based on the true story of John O’Leary, who survived severe burns.

EXCLUSIVE: William H. Macy (Shameless), John Corbett (My big Greek wedding), Joel Courtney (The kissing booth), Devon Franklin (Jesus Revolution) and Stephanie Szostak (A million little things) are among those set to play the lead role On the right pathanother new film from Sean McNamara (Reagan), who entered into a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement and began production on November 6 in St.

News of the project follows McNamara’s recent commitment to direct the indie film One man’s castle, written by producer John Zaring, for Zaring/Cioffi Entertainment, Virtuosity Media and his own banner Brookwell McNamara Entertainment. Today’s film, based on the best-selling novel by inspirational speaker John O’Leary, joins the cast of today’s film with Masey McLain (I’m not ashamed), Natalie Buck (marry me) and James McCracken (Christmas again).

It is believed to be the first film to take advantage of Missouri’s new production tax credit. On the right path was made into a film by Gregory Poirier (Knox leaves, The spy next door). The film continues with a nine-year-old O’Leary who has virtually no chance of survival after burning over 100% of his body in a horrific accident. In his fight for life and to show us what is possible, he ends up relying on his family, his faith and the entire city of St. Louis, including the legendary St. Louis Cardinals announcer Jack Buck.

The film’s producers include J. Todd Harris and Margaret French Isaac, as well as McNamara and his partner David Brookwell. Executive producers include Linda Huntington, Terry Schnuck and O’Leary. Amy Powers is co-producer. Joey Paul Jensen and Niner Parikh oversee the cast.

O’Leary says: “On the right path combines tragedy, redemption, baseball and a love story. In a time of so much division, cynicism and negativity, On the right path celebrate what happens when a community comes together, when personal imperfections are accepted, and when we allow the fear of who we want to be to finally give way to the gift of all that we already are.

McNamara calls the author “the kind of person who reminds us how lucky we are to be alive and that everything that happens to us can be a blessing.” In these difficult times we must live an “inspired life.” lead. I can’t wait for the world to discover with us who John O’Leary is and how we can all live On Fire.”

After starring in Showtime’s Shameless Macy starred in Hulu’s for eleven seasons – in a role that earned him six Emmy nominations, among other things. The fallout and the star novel by Michael Jacobs Perhaps for vertical. Upcoming projects include Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Amazon MGM Studios comedy Ricky Stanicky.

An Emmy nominee, known for films such as My big Greek wedding And CoincidenceCorbett was seen recently My big Greek wedding 3 and all episodes of the Netflix film series To all the boysas well as the shows And just like that…., XO, kitten And How I Met Your Father.

Courtney starred in the faith-based hits Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company. Jesus Revolution and have also been playing for the last few years Kissing position YA film franchise for Netflix. Upcoming projects include the thriller Traced with Molly Ringwald, Trish Sie’s player for Netflix and Half baked 2.

Also known for his work as a producer on titles such as Flamin’ Hot And The starFranklin’s acting resume includes the films Jesus Revolution, God’s Grace: The Story of Sheila Johnson, Canal Street And Forest lawn.

One of the ABC stars A million little thingswhich wrapped its fifth and final season this summer, Szostak has also recently been on shows like Younger And A girlfriend’s guide to divorce. Film credits include: Give me shelter, Iron Man 3And We bought a zooto name a few.

McNamara currently has two upcoming titles: the historical drama Reaganin which Dennis Quaid plays the fortieth American president, and the Holocaust drama Construction, artists at war, with Emile Hirsch and Inbar Lavi. The filmmaker’s other notable titles include family drama Soul surfer and the current fantasy photo The king’s daughter with Pierce Brosnan.

Macy is represented by IAG and Atlas Artists; Corbett of Gersh; Courtney von Gersh, Authentic and Myman Greenspan Fox; WME’s Franklin and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Szostak of UTA, Lasher Group and Hansen, Jacobson; McNamara of IAG and Felker Toczek Suddleson; and Poirier van Verve, Sugar 23 and Hansen, Jacobson.