Michael Bay to Direct Military Drama on Operation Epic Fury Rescue Mission
Michael Bay’s Upcoming Military Drama Will Be Based On Operation Epic Fury

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Filmmaker Michael Bay is set to direct a military drama based on Operation Epic Fury, focusing on the rescue of two US airmen whose F-15E Strike Eagle was downed in Iran. The film, adapted from a forthcoming book by Mitchell Zuckoff, aims to honor the heroism of service members involved in the operation.
- 01The film will be adapted from a book by Mitchell Zuckoff, scheduled for publication in 2027.
- 02Operation Epic Fury commenced in early April, shortly after the downing of the F-15E Strike Eagle.
- 03President Donald Trump called the operation 'one of the most daring search-and-rescue operations in US history.'
- 04Bay aims to highlight the dedication and heroism of service members through this film.
- 05The project will reunite Bay with producers Scott Gardenhour and Erwin Stoff, who previously worked on '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.'
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Michael Bay, renowned for his action films, is preparing to direct a military drama centered on Operation Epic Fury, which involved the daring rescue of two US airmen in Iran. The project is based on a forthcoming book by Mitchell Zuckoff, set to be published by HarperCollins in 2027. The operation took place in early April after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in hostile territory, prompting a large-scale rescue mission in the Zagros Mountains. President Donald Trump characterized the operation as 'one of the most daring search-and-rescue operations in US history,' underscoring its significance. Bay expressed his intention to celebrate the heroism and dedication of service members, stating, 'This film is about everyone who answered the call in one of the most complex, intricate and high-stakes operations in recent history.' The film will also mark a reunion with producers Scott Gardenhour and Erwin Stoff, who previously collaborated with Bay on '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.' Over his career, Bay has consistently worked with the US military to ensure authentic portrayals in his films.
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