Soul on Fire (film)

Soul on Fire is an upcoming American biographical drama film written by Gregory Poirier, directed by Sean McNamara, and starring William H. Macy, John Corbett and Joel Courtney, the latter portraying John O'Leary, a real life St. Louis native who survived fire burns which covered his entire body.^[1] It is based on John O'Leary's book On Fire, The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.^[2]

Soul on Fire
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Sean McNamara
Written by	Gregory Poirier
Based on	On Fire, The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O'Leary
Produced by	J. Todd Harris Margaret French Isaac Sean McNamara David Brookwell
Starring	William H. Macy John Corbett Joel Courtney
Music by	Mark Isham
Production companies	Affirm Films Branded Pictures Entertainment Brookwell McNamara Entertainment Virtuality Media Zaring/Cioffi Entertainment
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date	October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10)
Country	United States
Language	English

It is set to be released in the United States and Canada on October 10, 2025 by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Cast

• William H. Macy as Jack Buck^[3]
• John Corbett as Dennis^[3]
• Joel Courtney as John O'Leary^[3]
• DeVon Franklin
• Stéphanie Szostak
• Masey McLain
• Natalie Buck
• Iyad Hajjaj
• James McCracken
• Mikey Cestone as Jim O’Leary

Production

In October 2023, it was announced that Macy, Corbett, Courtney and several other actors were cast in the film. Since the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike was occurring at the time, the filmmakers were granted an interim agreement to allow the film to be made.^[1] Filming began in Missouri in November 2023.^[4][5] Filming specifically occurred in Maplewood, Missouri.^[6] Filming also took place in Saint Louis University.^[7]

Mark Isham was hired to compose the score.^[8]

Release

Soul on Fire is scheduled to be released on October 10, 2025.^[9]