The Thicket (film)

The Thicket
Directed byElliott Lester
Screenplay byCristopher Kelley
Based onThe Thicket
by Joe R. Lansdale
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGuillermo Garza[1]
Edited byJean-Christophe Bouzy[2]
Music byRay Suen[1]
Production
companies
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release date
  • September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Thicket is an upcoming Western film directed by Elliott Lester and written by Cristopher Kelley. It is a film adaptation of the 2013 novel by Joe R. Lansdale. It stars Peter Dinklage (also producer), Juliette Lewis, Levon Hawke, Leslie Grace and Gbenga Akinnagbe.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Peter Dinklage has been attached to the project for many years, being linked with the project in 2014 along with producer Gianni Nunnari, Shannon Gaulding and Andre Lemmers.[3] The film has been described as a "passion project" for him.[4] The film began pre-production in February 2020 with Dinklage, Noomi Rapace and Charlie Plummer joining the cast,[5] but was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] In early 2023, Juliette Lewis joined the cast to replace Rapace.[6][1] Metallica frontman James Hetfield was confirmed as amongst the cast.[7] The Exchange (Caddy Vanasirikul and Brian O'Shea), Orogen Entertainment, Nomadic Pictures (Chad Oakes and Michael Frislev) and Elliott Lester also produced the film.

Filming[edit]

Principal photography began in Calgary, Canada on March 1 and wrapped on March 30, 2023.[1][6]

Release[edit]

Tubi acquired North American rights when it joined as co-financier, while The Exchange handles international distribution.[1] It is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States by Samuel Goldwyn Films on September 6, 2024.[8] Additionally, the film is set to make its French debut at the 2024 Deauville American Film Festival the week of September 8.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Petski, Denise (March 2, 2023). "Peter Dinklage & Juliette Lewis To Lead Dark Western Thriller The Thicket For Tubi". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jean-Christophe Bouzy resume". LUX Artists. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  3. ^ White, James (September 22, 2014). "Peter Dinklage Starring In The Thicket". Empire. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis to Star in Dark Western Thriller The Thicket". Collider. March 4, 2023. Archived from the original on March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 7, 2020). "The Thicket: Sophia Lillis, Noomi Rapace & Charlie Plummer Join Peter Dinklage In Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "DGC Alberta Production List" (PDF). Director's Guild of Canada. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  7. ^ "James Hetfield to Appear Alongside Peter Dinklage in Upcoming Western Thriller". Rolling Stone. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (June 27, 2024). "Samuel Goldwyn Films Unveils Release Date, First Look Photos For Western Thriller The Thicket Starring Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2024.

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