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Michael Bay to Direct True Story Film on Rescue Mission

Updated 2026-05-20 18:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Universal Pictures and director Michael Bay are teaming up to develop a feature film chronicling the heroic true story behind a recent rescue mission in Iran. The film will focus on the extraordinary heroism of two downed pilots.

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Michael Bay To Direct True Story On The Largest Rescue Mission In American History To Save The Two Downed Pilots During Operation Epic Fury

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures and director Michael Bay are teaming up to tell the heroic true story behind the recent rescue mission to save two downed pilots behind enemy lines in Iran. Sources tell Deadline, Bay is developing an upcoming feature film chronicling the extraordinary heroism of the tw

2026-05-20 18:19 UTC