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Atlas Shrugged Part 3 Cast: Who is John Galt? _#ASP3

Posted by sdesapio 11 years, 3 months ago to The Gulch: Promotions
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Los Angeles, California - January 23, 2014 - Atlas Distribution Company announced today that “Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt?” went into production on Monday, January 20th. The movie’s release is slated for September 2014.

The movie trilogy follows the three-part structure of Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel, “Atlas Shrugged.” The dystopian story takes place in a not-so-distant future with the nation’s economy approaching collapse. While overreaching government regulations persist in strangling the country’s few remaining entrepreneurs, society’s most productive have mysteriously disappeared.

At the helm of Part 3 will be seasoned award-winning Director Jim Manera who will be accompanied by Cinematographer, Gale Tattersall who previously worked as Director of Photography on Hugh Laurie's House M.D. as well as Tom Hanks' From Earth to the Moon.

“It’s very fulfilling for all us to be finishing the trilogy. Atlas Shrugged has impacted so many lives and we’re extremely proud to be bringing the final installment to the screen. The team we’ve assembled is nothing short of stellar. Part 3 is without question going to be the best of the trilogy.” said Producer John Aglialoro.

Atlas Distribution Company also announced today that the much anticipated role of John Galt will go to Kristoffer Polaha, an accomplished actor who, prior to working on Atlas, was profoundly influenced by Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead.” Kris has been in a variety of television shows including Ringer (CW), alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Life Unexpected (CW). He will next be seen in a regular role alongside Rainn Wilson in Fox's new show, Backstrom. His feature credits include a supporting role in Devil's Knot, opposite Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth.

The role of Dagny Taggart, heroine COO of Taggart Transcontinental, will be played by Laura Regan who has appeared in the AMC hit Mad Men as well as the movie Unbreakable with Bruce Willis.

Producer Harmon Kaslow said, “We’ve always known that finding the right actor to play John Galt was going to be a huge challenge, but as soon as Kris walked in the room and said ‘Hello’, we knew we found him. Kris is John Galt. We couldn’t be more pleased. Laura and Kris already have great chemistry together. Atlas fans everywhere are going to be blown away.”

Rounding out the cast of “Atlas Shrugged” heroes are acclaimed actors Joaquim de Almeida as Francisco d’Anconia, Eric Allen Kramer as Ragnar Danneskjöld, and Rob Morrow as Hank Rearden, as well as a host of other veteran actors.

The prior two “Atlas Shrugged” movies are currently available on DVD & Blu-ray, iTunes, or streaming on Netflix and Amazon.

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Official Movie Web Site: http://www.WhoIsJohnGalt.com
Official Atlas Shrugged Forum: http://www.GaltsGulchOnline.com

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About Atlas Distribution Company
Atlas Distribution Company was formed by John Aglialoro to distribute the trilogy adaptation of Ayn Rand’s epic novel, Atlas Shrugged and other motion pictures. For more information, visit http://www.AtlasShruggedMovie.com.

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Check out some exclusive behind the scenes pics attached. Thanks to Eudaimonia for compiling the IMDB links.

John Galt - Kris Polaha - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119340
Dagny Taggart - Laura Regan - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0716438
Francisco D'Anconia - Joaquim De Almeida - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0021835
Henry (Hank) Rearden - Rob Morrow - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001555
Ragnar Danneskjold - Eric Allen Kramer - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0469503
Hugh Akston - Stephen Tobolowski - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0864997
Midas Mulligan - Mark Moses - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0608601
Ellis Wyatt - Lew Temple - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0854702
Cherryl Taggart - Jen Nikolaisen - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0993212
Eddie Willers - Dominic Daniel - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1563320
James Taggart - Greg Germann - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0314524
Head-of-State Thompson - Peter Mackenzie - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533380
Floyd Ferris - Neal McDonough - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0568180
Wesley Mouch - Louis Herthum - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0381043
Cuffy Meigs - Tony Denison - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0219208
Clem Weatherby - Claude Knowlton - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461572
Gerald Starnes - Ned Vaugh - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0891224

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  • Posted by Ben45 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    When you get to do a remake of the trilogy someday, you can make sure the cast does not vary. I find it interesting to see how various people fit the roles. Can't we all be John Galt?
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I have faith in the producers as they're the ones who will profit or lose from their decisions... As such, I have ultimate faith they made the correct decision.

    As to a new cast for ASIII - it actually makes sense, since 1 & 2 were different casts. If you brought either back for III it would have created a strange lopsidedness to the series.
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  • Posted by nealgb 11 years, 3 months ago
    I am disappointed,.,,,, I really loved the Dagny and Hank characters from Atlas 2. It is hard to enjoy 3 parts of a movie with 3 different casts.....but I'm sure I will still pay for a ticket. I thought Samantha Mathis nailed it as did Jason Beghe(Who was more believable as a steel guy than the first Hank Reardon)
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  • Posted by khalling 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I have confidence in this director. He has an impressive IMBD. As Objectivists, we should let the professionals in the industry do their thing. I think it will be the best of the three.
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  • Posted by ravenwest 11 years, 3 months ago
    Worst cast EVER.. Robb Morrow, from Northern Exposure as Hank Readon? Joaquim de Almedia as Francisco d’Anconia who is supposed to be Dagny's former lover is 20 YEARS OLDER than the actress playing her AND John Galt... and they were in SCHOOL together? No way is a 37 year old going to have that much business/political experience... well, that's Hollywood for ya... pity
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  • Posted by $ Abaco 11 years, 3 months ago
    Interesting lineup. I look forward to seeing them in the movie. I didn't picture somebody like that for Ragnar (I pictured somebody more like me, of course...hehe). Jen Nikolaisen is a world-class beauty - wow.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Jeez yes... I was laughing about Doc Fleischmann as Hank... but if you look at the Don Eppes character to Hank Rearden - Oh yeah, I can see that! The one that got me as young was Mark Moses as Midas, but I suspect there's magic brewing there...
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  • Posted by eilinel 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I haven't seen those, so I'll take your word for it. He also seems a bit young, but I'm also remembering that from NE.
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  • Posted by eilinel 11 years, 3 months ago
    Appreciate the info. I'm gonna have trouble with Rob Morrow as Hank; I was a big Northern Exposure fan.
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  • Posted by khalling 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Me too. But contrast that character with his role in Quiz Show and then numbers. He has range.
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