Steven Soderbergh's 'Logan Lucky’ Features Real NASCAR Drivers as Extras

Are You Ready for a #NASCAR Heist Film

Director Steven Soderbergh works with drivers Carl Edwards (middle) and
Kyle Busch during filming of 'Logan Lucky'. (Photo: Claudette Barius)

Ocean's 11 director Steven Soderbergh returns to heist films – and filmmaking in general after a four-year hiatus – with Logan Lucky, starring Channing Tatum and Adam Driver as down-and-out brothers who conspire to rob a NASCAR event.

Can’t wait for you guys to see @loganluckymovie, it was so much fun to be a part of. Check it out in theaters soon. pic.twitter.com/u8Q3BvAZGI

— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) July 27, 2017

"Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway," the film's synopsis states.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drivers, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards (retired), Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson add a bit of authenticity to the production by popping into the film for brief roles. However, none have a role as a racecar driver.

Ryan Blaney portrays a delivery boy in “Lucky Logan”

Rookie Ryan Blaney, who portrays a delivery boy in “Lucky Logan” also has roles in NASCAR on Fox (2001), NASCAR on Speed (2003) and Cars 3 (2017) on his resume. Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch play West Virginia State Troopers; Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano are security guards; and Kyle Larson appears as a Limo Driver.

Big cast. Big heist. And a big bang. #LoganLucky pic.twitter.com/1AkZbcRwDh

— Logan Lucky (@loganluckymovie) June 18, 2017

NASCAR hasn’t been the vehicle for a major Hollywood feature film since ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ a decade ago. Though ‘Lucky Logan’ isn’t about NASCAR, the sport is used as the background for the plot.

‘Logan Lucky’ is scheduled for release tomorrow on August 18th.

🎬 The gang's all here at the @loganluckymovie premiere! #LoganLucky pic.twitter.com/ruk2s9I371

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 2, 2017

Good or bad, famous is famous. #LoganLucky early shows start TONIGHT at Regal Cinemas! Start your engines: https://t.co/3v1S4hUgel pic.twitter.com/79rMLpb102

— Regal Cinemas (@RegalMovies) August 17, 2017

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