High Expectations (film)

High Expectations is an American film written and directed by Christopher D. White, Jonathan Southard and Kristinn Thordarson. The film stars Kelsey Grammer, Taylor Gray and Ally Brooke.^[2][3][4][5]

High Expectations
Directed by	Jonathan Southard Christopher D. White
Screenplay by	Kristinn Thordarson Christopher D. White
Produced by	Eugene Brady Stephen R. Campanella Warren Ostergard William B. Steakley Kristiann Thordarson Christopher D. White
Starring	Kelsey Grammer Taylor Gray Ally Brooke
Cinematography	Bryan Koss
Edited by	David Dodson
Release date	April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07) [1]
Running time	96 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

The story follows Jack as he works to join a rival soccer team after his father, a former soccer star and current club owner, cuts him from the team. Matters are complicated by the fact that his brother is also on the team he is forced to leave and eventually compete against.^[6][7]

Cast

• Kelsey Grammer as Coach Harrison Davis
• Taylor Gray as Jack
• Tony Demil as Wally
• Brook Sil as Sarah
• Ally Brooke as Sofia
• Josh Ventura as Dennis
• Ben VanderMey as Greg
• Shaun MacLean as Paul Davis
• Andi Matheny as Joan
• Greg Corbett as Coach Creekmore
• Tamika Shannon as Receptionist
• Mallory Hoff as Female reporter
• Jackson Geach as Jerry
• Wes Jetton as Mike
• Michele Manchester as Tawny
• Alec Lipscomb as young Sam
• Briana Scurry as Herself
• Samuel R Moody as young Jack
• Rebekah Babelay as Bridget
• Gloria Bishop as Restaurant Patron
• Maximo Duran as Soccer fan
• Chris TC Edge as Bar Patron
• Wes Jetton as Mike

Production

Principal photography took place in Georgia according to COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines. The film is directed by Jonathan Southard, with executive production by Kristinn Thordarson and Chris White.^[6] A significant amount of the film was shot on location in Canton, Georgia; including Downtown Kitchen, which is featured throughout the film.^[8] On January 17, 2023, High Expectations released to on-demand streaming services, and on February 28, 2023, the film was released on DVD.^[9]

References

1. "High Expectations Trailer". 2 March 2022. Archived from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
2. Countryman, Eli (24 September 2020). "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke to Star in First Film, 'High Expectations'". Archived from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
3. "High Expectations film website". Archived from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
4. "ALLY BROOKE TALKS ACTING ALONGSIDE KELSEY GRAMMER AND NEW PERFORMANCE IN HIGH EXPECTATIONS". 8 April 2022. Archived from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
5. Martinez, Kiko (7 April 2022). "San Antonio native Ally Brooke makes film debut with 'High Expectations'". Retrieved 25 March 2023.
6. Countryman, Eli (September 24, 2020). "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke to Star in First Film, 'High Expectations'". Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
7. Ortega Law, Jeannie (6 April 2022). "Pop singer Ally Brooke stars in first film, lauds it for being all about faith; credits God for blessings". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
8. "High Expectations". Explore Canton, GA. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
9. Stephanie Prance (16 December 2022). "Sports Drama 'High Expectations' Headed to Digital and DVD From Virgil". Archived from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.

External links

• High Expectations at IMDb