TIFF Market revives Basto.
The project launched at EFM in 2024 with Jessica Biel, Daniel Radcliffe, and Ethan Hawke. Now Radcliffe and Hawke are replaced by Lewis Pullman and Walton Goggins, respectively.
In 1970, The Wall of Early Morning Light was an unthinkable climb. For larger-than-life climbing legends Warren ‘Batso’ Harding (Goggins) and Dean Caldwell (Pullman), it represented a near-impossible physical and mental challenge.
For iconoclast Batso, it also offered one last chance to stick it to the naysayers who thought him too old, too out of touch, and too crazy. For novice Dean, it was a way to see beyond his 9-to-5 existence and unlock the awesome potential of the human spirit.
What began as an almost farcical exercise became one of the great underdog stories in the history of the sport. The estimated 10-day climb stretched into a 28-day marathon of grit and determination that sparked a media sensation.
Apparently, the team ran into some treacherous weather conditions and nearly had to be rescued.
It would have been great to see Hakwe and Radcliffe share scenes. But Goggins has been on fire recently with White Lotus S3 so we look forward to this. On belay!