From Box Office Flop to Blockbuster: The Walking Dead Star's 2022 Movie Strikes Gold on Netflix
Walking Dead Star's 2022 indie drama, Tyson's Run, earns just $400K at 428 theaters but becomes a sensational Netflix hit, boasting an impressive ensemble cast
Summary
The indie drama Tyson's Run, which only made $391,426 in theaters, has become a surprise hit on Netflix.
The movie Tyson's Run, featuring Major Dodson, follows the journey of a teenager with autism as he strives to become a marathon runner. Despite its underwhelming box office success, Tyson's Run has outperformed popular films like The Lost City and Get Out on Netflix's list of top 10 English-language movies.
Tyson's Run, an indie drama that only grossed $391,426 in theaters, has now found success on Netflix. The 2022 film stars Major Dodson, known for his role as the ill-fated youngster Sam Anderson on 10 episodes of AMC's The Walking Dead from 2015 to 2016. Dodson portrays Tyson, a teenager with autism who embarks on a journey to a public school at the age of 15, where he begins chasing his aspirations of becoming a marathon runner with the guidance of an unlikely mentor.
Netflix has recently unveiled their Top 10 English-language movies for the week of October 9 to October 15. Tyson's Run has claimed the No. 8 position on the chart, with 3.1 million viewers collectively dedicating 5.4 million hours to watching the film. This achievement places the movie above higher-grossing titles like The Lost City, which amassed $192.9 million in global earnings, and Get Out, which garnered $255.7 million.
Tyson’s Run Has a Surprisingly Stacked Cast
Despite not being a huge success during its limited release in just over 400 theaters, Tyson's Run is finding popularity on Netflix. This could be attributed to its inclusion of a star-studded cast. One standout is Barkhad Abdi, who portrays Aklilu, the runner Tyson befriends. Abdi gained recognition for his impressive performance alongside Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2014. Also, portraying the coach is Rory Cochrane, who has an impressive resume including roles in Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused, Argo, 24, Antlers, and A Scanner Darkly.
In addition to Tyson's Run featuring Amy Smart as Eloise and Reno Wilson as the mayor, we have a stellar cast. Reno Wilson, a seasoned actor in both film and television, started his career with a role on The Cosby Show in the late 1980s. However, he is best known for his memorable performances on the TV comedies Mike & Molly and Good Girls. Amy Smart, on the other hand, brings her diverse experience to the table. With notable roles in movies like Starship Troopers and Just Friends, as well as appearances on TV shows such as Felicity, Shameless, and DC's Stargirl, Smart has proven her talent and versatility.
