Question 1

How was the opening scene of Overcomer filmed?

Accepted Answer

The opening was filmed by a drone in one long shot that began half a mile away, flew down to the court, and was caught by a crew member who then held it like a normal camera for the rest of the scene, with some computer modifications.

Question 2

What happened during the filming of the basketball game where the team barely loses?

Accepted Answer

In the first take or two, Ethan (played by Jack Sterner) actually made the half-court basket he was supposed to miss.

Question 3

Which actor in Overcomer has a real-life connection to cross country coaching?

Accepted Answer

Alex Kendrick, who plays Coach John Harrison, has coached his six kids in cross country, all of whom have won championships, with some appearing in the movie.

Question 4

What Easter egg connects Overcomer to an earlier Kendrick Brothers film?

Accepted Answer

A license plate in the movie reads 'Jay Austin Motors', which is the name of the car dealership Alex Kendrick's character owns in their first movie, Flywheel.

Question 5

What challenges did the actress playing Hannah face during filming?

Accepted Answer

Aryn Wright-Thompson, who plays Hannah, ran about 50 miles while filming, needed shin splints and a stunt double, and once hyperextended her knee during a race scene but fully recovered.

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