The Thicket (film)

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The Thicket
Directed by Elliott Lester
Screenplay byCristopher Kelley
Based onThe Thicket
by Joe R. Lansdale
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGuillermo Garza [1]
Edited byJean-Christophe Bouzy [2]
Music by Ray Suen [1]
Production
companies
Distributed by Samuel 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.

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Cast

Production

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

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

Release

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]

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