Hollywood stars in 'Soul on Fire' share experiences working on film

From "Spectrum Local News" : "Hollywood stars in 'Soul on Fire' share experiences working on film"

ST. LOUIS — The Hollywood stars in the new “Soul on Fire” movie, premiering soon in theaters, say audiences should get ready for a good cry as the story of a St. Louis native who was severely burned as boy, is an inspirational, joyful tearjerker.

Director Sean McNamara told Spectrum News John O’Leary’s journey is “the most incredible story.”

“When I read the script, I cried, I laughed, I got really mad, but at the end of the day, I go, ‘That’s a miracle in this story,’ ” he said. “I like to leave the audience with hope for miracles at the end.”

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Those who star in the new movie are Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney, DeVon Franklin, Masey McLain and Stephanie Szostak, with McNamara as the director and produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment’s AFFIRM Films.

Courtney who plays a young John, said he is proud of the film.

“I can’t wait for people to see it and walk away feeling inspired,” he told Spectrum News. “It’s such a joy to share (the family’s) story, their pain and their overcoming.”
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Courtney said “Soul on Fire” will always be a stand out film to him, mentioning it is a universal film for all walks of life.

“It’s not about an actual fire as much as it is about the universal fires that everyone goes through,” he said.

“This has been an absolute honor and it truly has changed my life,” Courtney said, adding that he also listened to O’Leary’s book.

“The film touched my heart in a beautiful way and I’m excited for more people to get to experience that through through the screen.