Yesterday, the city of Los Angeles came together to celebrate the premiere of the highly anticipated film, 1992. From executive producer Snoop Dogg, 1992 is a tense crime-thriller that follows Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) as he desperately tries to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son (Christopher A’mmanuel) amidst the turbulent 1992 L.A. uprising following the Rodney King verdict.
Across town, another father and son (Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood) put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide.
Director-Writer Ariel Vromen expressed his admiration for the project, explaining, “I chose to join the project 1992 because when I read the script, I was struck by its unique approach. It cleverly inserts a heist film into the real-time event of the Rodney King uprising on April 29, 1992. The dynamics of combining these two stories create a compelling thriller. I felt this was an excellent mechanism to tell the story of the uprising, not just as a historical biopic, but as a gripping narrative that highlights the tension and drama of that period.”
Being part of Ray Liotta’s final movie was a huge honor and privilege for me.
1992 Director-Writer Ariel Vromen
The premiere was a star-studded affair, held at the Regal LA Live Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. Cast members Tyrese Gibson, Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, and Scott Eastwood were joined on the red carpet by director Ariel Vromen, producer Maurice Fadida, and Executive Producer Snoop Dogg. Notable guests who came to join them in celebrating the film included Mel Gibson, Marlon Wayans, Mario Lopez, Abbie Cornish, Craig Robinson, Karsen Liotta, Warren G, Keith David, Vin Diesel, and Michelle Rodriguez, among others. The Fast and Furious family even had an emotional reunion on the carpet, and there was a mural painted by artist MisterAlek for cast and filmmakers to honor the legacy of Ray Liotta.
1992 holds a special significance as it was Ray Liotta’s last film before his tragic passing. The renowned actor died of natural causes in his sleep on May 26, 2022. His presence in the film is a testament to his enduring talent and charisma.
Vromen also expressed his admiration for Liotta, stating, “Casting Ray Liotta was a major highlight for me. After working with him on The Iceman, it was a tremendous honor to have him in this film. Unfortunately, this was also his last film before he passed away, making it even more significant. Being part of Ray Liotta’s final movie was a huge honor and privilege for me.”
Tyrese Gibson, who plays the central character of Mercer, shared his personal connection to the film, saying, “It’s a great story, told well. There’s action and deeply heartfelt moments. It will also be personal for people who lived through the LA uprisings like I did. Memories will come flooding back. If you are too young to remember the riots, it will enlighten you to a monumental time in our history.”
In our recent interview, Gibson shared more personal details about his experiences during the 1992 riots. He revealed that he was living in Watts at the time and witnessed the chaos firsthand. His firsthand perspective adds a layer of authenticity to his performance and the film’s overall narrative.
As the premiere concluded, the cast and crew of 1992 celebrated the film’s success and honored the memory of Ray Liotta. The film is set to hit theaters on August 30th, promising audiences a thrilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
Experience the magic of the 1992 premiere with our exclusive photo gallery below, showcasing stunning red carpet moments and behind-the-scenes action.
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson and Ariel Vromen speak onstage during the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson and Vin Diesel attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Tyrese Gibson attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Christopher Ammanuel attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Scott Eastwood attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Hanad Abdi attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Michelle Rodriguez attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Billy Zane attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Karsen Liotta attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Karsen Liotta attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: A view of the mural is seen during the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Vin Diesel attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Hanad Abdi, Tosin Morohunfola, Ori Pfeffer, Tyrese Gibson, Ariel Vromen, Snoop Dogg, Christopher Ammanuel, Dylan Arnold and Michael Beasley attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tosin Morohunfola, Ori Pfeffer, Maurice Fadida, Scott Eastwood, Tyrese Gibson, Ariel Vromen, Snoop Dogg, Christopher Ammanuel and Dylan Arnold attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson, Ariel Vromen, and Snoop Dogg attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Scott Eastwood, Tyrese Gibson, Snoop Dogg, Christopher Ammanuel, Hanad Abdi, Ariel Vromen, Tosin Morohunfola and Dylan Arnold attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson and Snoop Dogg attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Snoop Dogg attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Snoop Dogg attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson and Michelle Rodriguez attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson and Michelle Rodriguez attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Christopher Ammanuel and Hanad Abdi attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Scott Eastwood attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Dylan Arnold, Scott Eastwood, Tyrese Gibson and Christopher Ammanuel attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Tyrese Gibson attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Tyrese Gibson attends the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere at Regal LA Live on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
"1992" Los Angeles Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Tyrese Gibson and Ariel Vromen attend the "1992" Los Angeles Premiere after party at The Reserve on August 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
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