After auditioning for the role of Buddy, Richard booked the role.
This is a true story set in the 1970's about a small town that goes up against big-money-sponsored hydroplane racing teams and their determinationn to stay in the chase for the win.
Richard plays a young up-and-coming driver on the junior circuit that the town is interested in having drive their boat. He plays opposite Jim Caviezel (Thin Red Line), and Jake Lloyd (Star Wars)
Photo: Richard with Jim Caviezel