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The Unexpected
Directed byRemi Adeleke
Written byRemi Adeleke
Produced by
  • Khalid Abdulqaadir
  • Bradley Boyce
  • Corey McCartney
Starring
  • Kerry Lynne McHugh
  • Justin Garza
  • John Wilcox
  • Raelin Searcy
  • Jorge M. Roman
  • Santiago Vasquez
  • Charisse Taylor
CinematographyLucas Falco Cohen
Edited byCaleb Vetter
Music by
  • Jesse Hartov
  • Etienne Monsaingeon
Production
companies
  • 8th Wonder Ent
  • AGA Productions
Release date
  • September 30, 2022 (2022-09-30) (YouTube)
Running time
32 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Unexpected is a 2022 American drama short film written and directed by Remi Adeleke. The film stars Kerry Lynne McHugh, Justin Garza, John Wilcox, Raelin Searcy, and Jorge M. Roman.

Premise

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Based on true events, two victims tell a story about terrorism's link to human trafficking and organ harvesting.[1][2]

Cast

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  • Kerry Lynne McHugh as Olivia Leblanc
  • Justin Garza as Diego Rivera
  • John Wilcox as Harvey Leblanc
  • Raelin Searcy as Zara Khalif
  • Jorge M. Roman as Dr. Lugo
  • Santiago Vasquez as Police Chief Armas
  • Charisse Taylor as Wife

Production

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The film was shot in August 2021[3][2] in Kansas City, Missouri, including Kansas City International Airport, which doubled for an airport in Venezuela, and a farm in Louisburg that was made to look like Peru.[4] It was Adeleke's directorial debut.[5]

Release

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The film was presented at the Cannes Market by Lon Haber & Co.[5] and released on YouTube by Adeleke on September 30, 2022.[6]

Sequel

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Set five years later, Adeleke wrote a feature length script that was in development as an action thriller film.[7] It premiered in 2022 at the Toronto International Film Festival.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ritman, Alex (2022-09-14). "Gerard Butler's G-Base Boards Remi Adeleke's Human Trafficking Thriller 'Unexpected Redemption' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  2. ^ a b Couch, Aaron (2021-08-12). "Remi Adeleke Joins Gerard Butler in Lionsgate's 'The Plane'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2021-08-19). "'6 Underground' Actor & Former Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke Lands Three-Book Deal With HarperCollins Imprint". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  4. ^ Headlee, Peyton (2022-09-27). "Kansas City production company brings attention to human trafficking with premiere of new film". KMBC-TV. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  5. ^ a b Grater, Tom (2021-06-22). "Remi Adeleke Joins Amazon Series 'Terminal List'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  6. ^ Nation, Kaleb (2022-09-30). "Watch Remi Adeleke's "The Unexpected" – A Shocking Look Inside The Business of Human Trafficking and Organ Harvesting". Dr. Drew. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  7. ^ "Podcasts Give Birth To Film. Now Tenderfoot TV Is Flipping The Script". Insideradio.com. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
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