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
  • Tubi Films
  • Estuary Films
  • Nomadic Pictures
  • Hollywood Gang
  • MiLu Entertainment
  • The Exchange
Distributed byTubi
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. [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] James Hetfield was confirmed as amongst the cast. [7]

Filming

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

Release

Tubi Films acquired the United States and Canada distribution rights, while The Exchange handles international distribution. [1]

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