A True Account: Resilience and Perseverance in the Face of Adversity and Tragedy

In 2025, audiences will be captivated by the survival thriller "Not Without Hope," a film based on a true story of a tragic boating accident that occurred in February 2009. The film stars Zachary Levi as Nick Schuyler, the sole survivor of the disaster, with a supporting cast including Josh Duhamel, JoBeth Williams, Quentin Plair, Terrence Terrell, and Marshall Cook.

Nick Schuyler is an American author, motivational speaker, and former college football player who survived the tragic boating accident. His memoir, "Not Without Hope," co-authored with Jeré Longman, became a New York Times bestseller and a testament to resilience, friendship, and survival. Longman collaborated with Schuyler, blending journalistic rigor with emotional depth to capture the tragedy and triumph of human endurance.

Jeré Longman, a veteran journalist and author, is best known for his decades-long career at The New York Times, where he covered international sports. He authored six books, including "Among the Heroes," a critically acclaimed account of United Flight 93. In 2025, Longman transitioned to the Obituaries desk at The Times, bringing his narrative sensitivity to stories of lives lived.

The film was adapted from Schuyler and Longman's 2010 nonfiction book of the same name. E. Nicholas Mariani, a screenwriter known for his thoughtful, character-driven narratives and involvement in the Writers Guild of America West, co-wrote the film with Joe Carnahan, adapting the memoir into a screenplay.

Joe Carnahan, the director of "Not Without Hope," was born on May 9, 1969, in Michigan and studied film at California State University, Sacramento. He is known for his gritty, emotionally charged storytelling in films like "The Grey" and "Narc." The film was filmed entirely in Malta and wrapped in mid-2023.

"Not Without Hope" promises to be a gripping and inspiring tale of survival, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. The film is slated for release in 2025, and viewers are eagerly awaiting this powerful adaptation of a true story.