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The Tiger Rising

Queen Latifah and Dennis Quaid star in this beloved tale based on the New York Times best-selling book by Kate DiCamillo. When 10-year-old Rob Horton (Christian Convery) discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May (Queen Latifah) and the stubborn new girl in school (Madalen Mills), he navigates through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures in this heartwarming adaptation.

Run time

1h 42m

Genre

Family Adventure

Cast

Christian Convery, Madalen Mills, Sam Trammell, Katharine McPhee, Dennis Quaid and Queen Latifah

Director

Ray Giarratana

Writer

Ray Giarratana

Producers

Ray Giarratana, Deborah Giarratana, Ryan Smith

Christian Convery

Rob Horton Jr.

Christian Convery

Rob Horton Jr.

At only twelve years old, Christian Convery has made a name for himself as a young actor working alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Having worked nonstop the past two years, Christian has several exciting projects in the works.

In summer 2021, Christian starred in a leading role on the Netflix/Team Downey drama-fantasy series, “Sweet Tooth,” alongside Will Forte and Nonso Anozie, with James Brolin as narrator. “Sweet Tooth” follows a boy named Gus who is half human and half deer (Convery) who survives in a post-apocalyptic world with other hybrids. The series premiered to an overwhelmingly positive response and was renewed for a second season shortly after the show’s release.

In 2022, Christian will star in the Highland Films drama, Tiger Rising, opposite Dennis Quaid, Queen Latifah, Katharine McPhee Foster, and Sam Trammel. The film is an adaptation of Kate DiCamillo’s New York Times Bestselling children’s book by the same name that follows 10-year-old Rob Horton (Convery) who discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home. Also coming up, Christian stars as a lead in the Elizabeth Bank directed film “Cocaine Bear,” opposite Ray Liotta, Margo Martindale, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. This Christmas, Christian voices Fregley in the animated adaptation of “Diary of Wimpy Kid.”

Christian has starred in several film the past few years including Playing With Fire in which he performed opposite Judy Greer, John Cena, John Leguizamo and Keegan-Michael Key, with whom he greatly enjoyed doing improv with. Playing With Fire was also special to Christian as got to perform many of his own stunts such as being in an intense fire simulator, hoisted 30 feet into the air from a burning cabin, and lots of wire training. Christian also starred opposite Steve Carrell and Timotheé Chalamet in the 2018 film Beautiful Boy.

At the age of six, Christian booked a movie role from his very first audition which was for the film, Hearts of Spring. Within a year, Christian booked several projects including his first lead role in the film, My Christmas Dream. Christian’s favorite thing about acting is the opportunity it gives him to travel and meet new people who often become great friends.

Since Christian booked his first project, he has showed no signs of slowing down. He starred in the Disney/Netflix series, Pup Academy and has also earned supporting roles in several projects such as Marvel's Venom, Ben Stiller's film Eggplant Emoji, The CW’s Supernatural, Syfy’s Van Helsing, FX’s Legion and Disney’s Descendants 3. Christian also has many other projects under his belt including films Coming Home For Christmas, My Christmas Dream, Signed, Sealed, De-livered, and Hearts of Spring.

Both on and offscreen Christian is always up for a new adventure and loves to travel the world. He has traveled to Mauritius in east Africa where he got to go in the Indian Ocean’s only submarine; has traveled expansively in the Caribbean with his favorite island being Martinique, two overseas regions of France; Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Mexico, New Zealand, where he did a six-hour hike on Rangitoto Island (a volcano), the British Virgin Islands, and Thailand. Christian has also visited Beijing where he was able to both walk on and toboggan down the Great Wall of China.

13 In his free time he likes to hang out with his dog and play guitar. He also loves the great out- doors and all the activities and adventures that come with it including parkour, hiking, surfing, wake surfing, zip-lining, trapeze, rafting and running— and he is even a certified Padi Scuba Diver and Junior Lifeguard.

Madalen Mills

Sistine Bailey

Sam Trammell

Rob Horton Sr.

Sam Trammell

Rob Horton Sr.

Tony nominee Sam Trammell is most widely recognized for his starring role of Sam Merlotte in HBO’s AFI awardwinning series TRUE BLOOD. The Alan Ball created fantasy drama set ratings records for the network over its seven year run. He recently wrapped a prominent role in the independent film THE TIGER RISING opposite Dennis
Quaid and Queen Latifah. He also recently wrapped a recurring role on the HBO MAX pilot GENERATION
opposite Martha Plimpton. Sam can currently be seen in a prominent recurring role as the Vice President on the final
season of Showtime’s HOMELAND. Previously, Trammell guest starred on NBC’s Golden Globe and Emmy
nominated drama THIS IS US. He previously appeared in the feature films NANCY DREW (Warner Brothers),
BREAKTHROUGH (Fox 2000) and I SEE YOU, as well as the Netflix series THE ORDER. He previously starred
as the lead in the Sony International television series RECKONING.

In 2014, Trammell co-starred in the hit drama THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, based on the best-selling novel, with
Shailene Woodley and Laura Dern. He also co-wrote, co-produced and starred in the indie film ALL MISTAKES
BURIED. His additional film credits include I AM WRATH with John Travolta, IMPERIUM opposite Toni Collette
and 3 GENERATIONS with Naomi Watts, Susan Sarandon and Elle Fanning. Trammell also completed production
on the indie films SAY YOU WILL opposite Michelle Forbes and LA GRAN PROMESA by Mexican filmmaker
Jorge Ramirez Suarez.

On television, Trammell has appeared on numerous other series, including CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DEXTER, as
well as being a series regular on Barry Sonnenfeld's MAXIMUM BOB, TRINITY and Scott Rosenberg's short lived
but cult hit GOING TO CALIFORNIA.

A theater veteran, Trammell earned a Tony nomination and the Clarence Derwent Award for his role in AH
WILDERNESS! at Lincoln Center. His extensive on and off Broadway, as well as regional credits, include KIT
MARLOWE at The Public Theater, DEALER'S CHOICE at the Manhattan Theater Club, ANCESTRAL VOICES
at Lincoln Center, MY NIGHT WITH REG with The New Group, ROPE with The Drama Dept, IF MEMORY

SERVES at the Promenade Theater, OUR TOWN at Williamstown and RED MEMORIES at NY STAGE and FILM, among others.

Dennis Quaid

Beauchamp

Queen Latifa

Willie May

Queen Latifa

Willie May

Queen Latifah is a Grammy award-winning musician, critically acclaimed television and Oscar-nominated film
actress, producer, label president, author and entrepreneur. Latifah has had amazing success since her career began
in Hollywood and became the first hip-hop artist to be crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
She received rave reviews, an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe nomination
and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nomination for her portrayal of “Mama Morton” in the feature musical
“Chicago.” She also received an Emmy Award nomination, a Golden Globe win and a SAG Award win for her role
in the cable film “Life Support.”

Making her big screen debut in Spike Lee’s 1991 film, “Jungle Fever,” Latifah then starred in “Set it Off” and costarred with Holly Hunter and Danny DeVito in the critically acclaimed “Living Out Loud.” From 1993-1998, Latifah starred in the network comedy “Living Single.” Following “Chicago,” she starred in and executive-produced
the box office hit “Bringing Down the House.” Her additional film credits include “The Secret Life of Bees,”
alongside Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning; Neil Meron and Craig Zadan’s “Hairspray”; “Mad
Money,” opposite Diane Keaton and Katie Holmes; “Just Wright”; “Joyful Noise”; “The Last Holiday”; and
“Beauty Shop.” She also starred in and executive-produced the cable movie “Life Support” and the cable movie
adaptation of “Steel Magnolias.” From 2013-2014, she was the host of “The Queen Latifah Show,” which she
produced with partner Shakim Compere and Overbrook Entertainment’s Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and James
Lassiter.

In May 2015, Latifah made her way back to the small screen, earning an Emmy Award nomination, Golden Globe
nomination and a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
for her role in the cable film “Bessie,” which she also produced.

In 2017, Latifah starred in the hit comedy “Girls Trip,” alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany
Haddish. She also starred in the 2016 faith-based movie “Miracles from Heaven,” opposite Jennifer Garner, and
returned as the voice of wooly mammoth “Ellie” in “Ice Age: Collision Course.” Additionally, she took to the stage
and small screen performing as the title character in the television musical “The Wiz Live!,” alongside Uzo Aduba,
Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Common and David Alan Grier. Latifah can also be seen in the FOX hit series STAR, which
had its series finale May 2019.

Latifah has not only just been recognized for acting: She has earned six Grammy Award nominations, as well as a
Grammy Award for Best Solo Rap Performance in 1994. In 2004, she was nominated for Best Female Rap Solo
Performance for “Go Head.” In 2005, she was nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album for “The Dana Owens Album,”
and in 2008, she was nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for “Trav’lin Light.”

Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned and operated by Latifah and Compere, was behind the
hit feature comedies “Bringing Down the House,” “Beauty Shop” and “The Perfect Holiday.” Flavor Unit also
produced the films “The Cookout” and “Just Wright,” as well as cable films “Bessie” and “Life Support.” Together,
Latifah and Compere produced “The Real MVP: The Wanda Pratt Story,” “The Best Place to Be,” “Curvy Style
with Timothy Snell,” “The Perfect Match” and “The Rap Game.” Additionally, Flavor Unit produced the one-hour
special event “Dear Mama,” which premiered on Mother’s Day, and has been renewed as an annual special.

In November of 2019, Latifah was seen as Ursula in ABC’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. In April
2020, she starred in the Quibi drama, When the Street Lights Go On, and executive produced Lifetime’s The Clark
Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, which became the highest-rated original movie for Lifetime since 2016.

Latifah currently stars and is an executive producer on the CBS series reboot of The Equalizer, which quickly
became TV’s #1 scripted series this year averaging 14.6 million viewers per episode. The Equalizer premiered for its
second season on Sunday, October 10th.

Next up, Latifah will star in and produce under Flavor Unit Ray Giarratana’s The Tiger Rising and Netflix’s End of
the Road. Also under Flavor Unit, Latifah and The Jim Henson Company are developing a film adaptation of Nicole
Glover’s The Conductors. Latifah will also star in Netflix’s upcoming sports drama Hustle opposite Adam Sandler.

From Newark, NJ, Latifah currently resides in Los Angeles.

Ray Giarratana

Director & Writer

Ray Giarratana

Director & Writer

Ray Giarratana and his challenging Italian last name (“Jer - a - tanna”) have been a staple in the film and
entertainment industry for over 30 years always with an emphasis on telling compelling and entertaining stories.
Even though he came from the global world of high end visual effects, Ray’s focus was writing and directing of
which led him to adapt award-winning author Kate DiCamillo’s powerful book, THE TIGER RISING which he then
went on to direct. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Queen Latifah and 10-year old sensation, Christian Convery who
leads the hit Netflix show, SWEET TOOTH. THE TIGER RISING will be released by Paramount in 2022.

Ray’s journey began as Visual Effects Supervisor for high-end commercials and music videos for everyone from
Apple, Samsung and Mercedes to Michael Jackson's BLACK OR WHITE, Ray then went on to directing
commercials for Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Mercedes, Hallmark and many others.
Starting his career helping build Pacific Data Images (now Dreamworks Animation) as an award winning visual
effects and animation house landed Ray the creative role supervising and directing commercials at James Cameron's
company, Digital Domain, where he was the driving force behind many top commercial campaigns. While at DD, he
also directed the $26 million, 70mm event film "Artist's Journey" for Paul Allen's Experience Music Project in
Seattle.

Ray considers his early years working with the world's top directors such as Michael Bay, David Fincher, Wes
Anderson, David O. Russell, Michael Mann, Antoine Fuqua and dozens of others, as his film school. Collaborating
with such top filmmakers on a daily basis while working on incredibly diverse projects has given Ray a broad range
of skills and a unique perspective as a storyteller.

Ray has worked with many studios supervising work and directing units for Wes Anderson's THE LIFE AQUATIC,
Legendary's GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, JOHN WICK 3, David MacKenzie's OUTLAW KING,
Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, and I HEART HUCKABEES, FUN WITH DICK AND JANE and
many others.

Along with his wife and partner, Deborah Giarratana, their production company GG Filmz has been instrumental in
producing MACHINE GUN PREACHER, directed by Marc Forster and starring Gerard Butler and BURDEN with
Tom Wilkinson, Garrett Hedlund and Forest Whitaker.
Ray has won numerous awards for his work, including Clios, AICP awards, and national Emmys.

Director's Statement

THE TIGER RISING is about cages...the cages we build to protect ourselves from hurt, loss and pain.

The story is told through the eyes of Rob Jr., an imaginative 10-year old boy who is dealing with the loss of his mother. I felt it was important that we told this universal story in a mature and honest way that would resonate with all ages, even though the film's main characters are children. The film also takes us into the mind of Rob’s magical imagination — the way he sees his world and how he copes with his circumstances.

Another theme in the film is that not everyone responds to pain the same way. Rob’s new friend, Sistine, is dealing with the pain of her parents' divorce. Instead of holding everything inside, like Rob, she acts out boldly, both verbally and physically, and also in contrast to her more natural self as seen in her reactions to Rob's drawings and carvings.

Adults are no different. Rob’s father is struggling with his own grief over the loss of his wife, Caroline, which has changed his world dramatically and left him alone to raise his child. We can see his struggle to connect with his son during this time, knowing especially that Rob Jr. and his mom shared a special bond.

Willie May is the heart and soul of the film, essentially an angel in the form of a simple hotel maid. She speaks to the children through her years of life experience and her own hidden pain, meeting them right where they are. Her words are honest and true, and reach deep inside Rob and Sistine.

I wanted the film to have a thoughtful pace to enhance the feel of Rob’s world in rural northern Florida — the humidity in the air, the dew on the ground in the woods — the unrushed life of a child. I remember discovering Tommy Emmanuel's lyrical guitar incredibly moving and inspirational when I wrote the script. We used his guitar as a kind of "lead violin”, if you will, then surrounded his guitar with the orchestra, giving the film presence and emotional weight.

We crafted the camera work to be personal and unobtrusive, to help take the audience further into the story. The color palette and production design were specifically chosen to reflect Rob's fond memories of happier times when his mother was alive compared to the present, where Rob's world is colder and emptier.

And, of course, the tiger. The majestic animal that Rob finds in the woods behind the motel where he lives is symbolic of his emotions — they’re both in cages. The film explores the complications of opening up both of these cages and the release it finally brings. Ultimately, I hope the film resonates with children and adults alike, reminding them that they’re not alone, and giving them courage and hope to just take that next step towards healing and freedom.

Ray Giarratana The Tiger Rising

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Queen Latifah as Willie May in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING.

Willie May (Queen Latifah) serves as a wise mentor to Rob (Christian Convery) and Sistine (Madalen Mills) as they work to overcome life’s current challenges. She lends a compassionate ear to them both, and some sometimes hard to swallow advice. But, advice they need to hear none-the-less.

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(L to R) Madalen Mills as Sistine Bailey, Queen Latifah as Willie Mae in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

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(L to R): Dennis Quaid as Beauchamp, Sam Trammell as Robert Horton Sr. in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

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(L to R): Christian Convery as Rob Horton Jr., Sam Trammell as Robert Horton Sr. in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

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Queen Latifah as Willie Mae Bailey in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

While Willie May (Queen Latifah) has endured a tough life herself, she does her best to help those in need, especially Rob (Christian Convery) and Sistine (Madalen Mills).

(L – R) Christian Convery as Rob Horton and Madalen Mills as Sistine Bailey in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Rob (Christian Convery) turns to creative outlets when processing his emotions, from woodworking to drawing. Sistine (Madalen Mills) appreciates his creations, solidifying a bond between the two.

(L – R) Dennis Quaid as Beauchamp, Christian Convery as Rob Horton and Madalen Mills as Sistine Bailey in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Beauchamp (Dennis Quaid) tells Rob (Christian Convery) to cover his eyes as they trek through the woods toward a secret “surprise.”

Schicka as The Tiger in the family, adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Rob (Christian Convery) is shocked to learn Beauchamp (Dennis Quaid) is keeping a caged tiger, hidden deep inside the woods behind the Kentucky Star motel, as a pet.

(L – R) Christian Convery as Rob Horton and Dennis Quaid as Beauchamp in the family, adventure film, THE TIGER RISING.

Beauchamp (Dennis Quaid) asks Rob Horton (Christian Convery) if he likes wild animals in a ploy to recruit him to feed his caged tiger as a side gig.

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Schicka as The Tiger in the family, adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Locked in his cage, the tiger sometimes lashes out at those standing outside his metal walls. Rob (Christian Convery) fosters a deep desire to help the tiger, as he feels locked in a metaphorical cage himself, unable to properly express his emotions.

(L – R) Dennis Quaid as Beauchamp, Christian Convery as Rob Horton and Madalen Mills as Sistine Bailey in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

While Rob (Christian Convery) and Sistine (Madalen Mills) head out to see the tiger, Beauchamp (Dennis Quaid) interrupts their journey, stopping to chat.

(L – R) Christian Convery as Rob Horton and Dennis Quaid as Beauchamp in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

After asking if he likes wild animals, Beauchamp (Dennis Quaid) takes Rob (Christian Convery) into the woods behind The Kentucky Star Motel. Not in Rob’s wildest dreams would he imagine finding a tiger.

(L – R) Queen Latifah as Willie May and Sam Trammell as Robert Horton Sr. in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Willie May (Queen Latifah) and Robert (Sam Trammel) discuss what to do after witnessing a disturbance in the woods.

Schicka as The Tiger in the family, adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Rob (Christian Convery) and Sistine (Madalen Mills) feel akin to the tiger, as all three of them are trapped in unfortunate circumstances of their own.

Schicka as The Tiger in the family, adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

While Sistine (Madalen Mills) is bent on setting the tiger free, Rob (Christian Convery) has his reserves, fearing the tiger won’t be able to survive on his own once the gate is unlocked.

Christian Convery as Rob Horton in the family, adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Discouraged from the bullying at school, Rob (Christian Convery) sits in the parking lot of the Kentucky Star Motel and whittles a piece of wood, a hobby he picked up from his late mother. While she is gone, the act of whittling brings Rob a sense of closeness to her.

Dennis Quaid as Beauchamp in the family adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Beauchamp (Dennis Quaid) does not play “nice” as he is a constant source of brutal badgering for all who cross his path.

(L to R) Queen Latifah as Willie Mae, Madalen Mills as Sistine Bailey, and Christian Convery as Rob Horton in the family, adventure film, THE TIGER RISING

Full of sound advice, Willie May (Queen Latifah) is seen as a “prophetess” in the eyes of Sistine (Madalen Mills) and Rob (Christian Convery).

#QueenLatifah spoke to @PeopleTV about her new family/adventure movie THE TIGER RISING, the story of a young boy who discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home. Watch the interview to see how Queen Latifah's role was a way to honor her mother.

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