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The film follows the true-life story of WWE performer Paige, played by Pugh.—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 Based on a tragic true-life incident, director Joe Carnahan's survival thriller stars Zachary Levi as one of four friends who head out on a fishing expedition and their boat capsizes in a nasty storm.—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Purchase on Prime Video or Apple TV Cabrini is based on the true-life story of Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini.—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026 Deutch previously played true-life figure and French New Wave icon Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, a role that earned her a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for best supporting performance.—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for true-life