"Why does this dude keep getting roles?"- The Unbreakable Boy gets backlash as it shows first glimpse of the protagonist Zachary Levi

By Ankit Raj

Modified Dec 24, 2024 02:47 GMT

The film is directed by Jon Gun (Image via Lionsgate Movies)

Zachary Levi will be seen in the upcoming drama film, The Unbreakable Boy, which is scheduled to be released in theatres on February 21, 2024. The film is written and directed by Jon Gunn, the man behind 2024's Ordinary Angels, starring Hilary Swank.

The film is based on the book by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory, titled The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love. It tells the true story of a boy with brittle bone disease and autism and his father who does everything to always keep him happy.

A trailer for the film was released by Lionsgate Movies on December 20, 2024. However, the film has been getting backlash online for having Zachary Levi as a protagonist.

Many took to their social media handles to share their opinions about casting Zachary Levi as Scott LeRette, the father of Austin, the child diagnosed with brittle bone disease and autism. One user wrote on X:

"Why does this dude keep getting roles???!"

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Similar reactions followed from other social media users about their disappointment over the casting of the lead role. Some even shared predictions about the film not doing well at the box office.

"This is going to gross about $12.67 globally, and I can’t wait to see who and what Zachary blames it on." one user wrote on X.

"first movie to make $0 at the box office" said one netizen.

"That's the kid from the Sack Lunch Bunch! PS: ...sucks that he is relegated to working with Zachary Levi." remarked another.

Netizens also shared that they will refrain from watching the film.

"I'm going to Levi this one off my list." wrote another user.

"No one’s watching this get Levi out of the movie business." a person remarked.

"Zach Levi’s career is going to be stuck with faith based movies. His career as a major lead is long over." one user wrote.

About Zachary Levi's The Unbreakable Boy

The film is produced by Kingdom Story Company and distributed by Lionsgate Movies. Here's how the platform described the film's plot:

"When his parents, Scott (Zachary Levi) and Teresa (Meghann Fahy), learn that Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become “unbreakable,” finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times — an extraordinary true story about a father and son learning together that every day can be the best day of your life!"