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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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*** BEGIN PRESS RELEASE (Reposted from http://blog.atlasshruggedmovie.com/2014/...) ***

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 hanilson 11 years, 3 months ago
    Eric Allen Kramer for Ragnar is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Posted by martytopping 11 years, 3 months ago
    The only one who looks out of place to me is Francisco... too old?

    Ragnar's was not what I picture, but I think this guy could pull it off.

    I liked cast #1 the best, and I'm glad we have a new cast. Keeping cast #2 would have made cast #1 seem out of place. Now one cast has no more "weight" than any other. Looking forward to Part III!
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  • Posted by JohnWValentine 11 years, 3 months ago
    I thought John Galt was a biond gentleman. Will the actor become a blond for the picture. If not why not?
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  • Posted by LSP 11 years, 3 months ago
    Oh...groan...another totally new cast. I (sort of) understand the reasoning, but it takes away from the continuity of the story. I wish they could have signed up the entire cast for all three movies FIRST, as normally would be done when making a series of movies from a single story. For anyone who has NOT read the book first, this has to be confusing.
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  • Posted by Robert_Wade 11 years, 3 months ago
    I have to say I'm not all that pleased with yet another re-casting of the main parts. I much preferred the actors from part 1, but would have accepted the actors from part 2, if only for some degree of continuity. I think these choices are extremely negative to the series.
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  • Posted by $ stargeezer 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I'm with you. That guy is not a soldier, not a fighter or looks like he's used to living ready to fight. He looks like a insurance salesman. While I do think the age difference between Dagney and Francisco is way to far, I've enjoyed Amediea in most anything he's played. He has the skills, but the age is going to be tough to overcome. He's got to be close to my age, not the rest of the cast.

    I'm excited because this is just another sign that we'll soon be seeing this great finale.
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  • Posted by Robbie53024 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    totally agree. Too old, and "soft" looking. I expect Ragnar to be a weather worn but chiseled Norwegian.
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  • Posted by Robbie53024 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    does it really matter? If that's the only thing not faithful to the book, I can handle it.
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  • Posted by TBOWER73 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I agree. I think that the cast for Ellis looks more like Ragnar and vice versa, in my mind. Over all, I think that this is a good line up. Cant wait.
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  • Posted by mdk2608 11 years, 3 months ago
    My first reaction was one of disappointment. I really loved Taylor Schilling as Dagney and Jason Begne as Hank along with some of the others we have grown to know. I will reserve final judgement and respect the professional talents of the people in charge to make this a fantastic movie. I am just happy that someone has the courage to put this story on the big screen. Our country is counting on you to tell the story! Good Luck
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  • Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 11 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I know what you mean. I was hopeful for a mix of the best from both movies, but if that is not to be... So be it! I will hope for the best and put my trust in those who will bear the responsibility.
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  • Posted by $ EitherOr 11 years, 3 months ago
    Also Scott, not to be the grammar Nazi here but since I assume as a press release this is being sent many places... I think of Dagny as a female hero, not COO of a Walter White spin-off operation. :)
    ---->"Dagny Taggart, heroin COO..."
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