Come From Away Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.

Drama Based on Play

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  Petrina Bromley

• J
  Jenn Colella

• D
  De’Lon Grant

• J
  Joel Hatch

• T
  Tony Lepage

• C
  Caesar Samayoa

• Q
  Q. Smith

• A
  Astrid Van Wieren

• E
  Emily Walton

• J
  Jim Walton

• S
  Sharon Wheatley

• P
  Paul Whitty

Who is making Come From Away – Crew List

A look at Come From Away behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Christopher Ashley last helmed Come From Away.

Director

Christopher Ashley

Screenwriters

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Producers

Bill Condon
Jennifer Todd

Production – What we know about the Come From Away

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Key Facts

• Filmed at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in May before an audience that included 9/11 survivors and front-line workers.
• “Come From Away is a triumphant story about the power of humanity in the face of incredible darkness,” stated Nick Meyer, eOne’s President, Film. “Now more than ever, we are eager to be able to create meaningful and uplifting content and are excited to partner with this outstanding creative team to share the story with audiences everywhere (2/2/2021).”

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2021

Completed

Changed Come From Away movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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