| The Thicket | |
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| Directed by | Elliott Lester |
| Screenplay by | Cristopher Kelley |
| Based on | The Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale (2013) |
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| Distributed by | Tubi |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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 of the same name by Joe R. Lansdale. It stars Peter Dinklage (also producer), Juliette Lewis, Esmé Creed-Miles and Levon Hawke.
Premise
1800s west. In a deadly no-man's land known as 'The Big Thicket' a ruthless killer by the name of Cut Throat Bill is tracked down by a young man, Jack, who is aiming to rescue his sister Lula after she is kidnapped by Bill. Jack is joined by bounty hunter Reginald Jones, grave-digging alcoholic son of a slave Eustace, and savvy prostitute Jimmie Sue. Together, the group stand off against Bill and her gang.
Cast
- Peter Dinklage as Reginald "Shorty" Jones
- Juliette Lewis as Cut Throat Bill
- Esmé Creed-Miles as Lula
- Levon Hawke as Jack
- Leslie Grace as Jimmie Sue
- Gbenga Akinnagbe as Eustace
- Macon Blair
- James Hetfield
- Ned Dennehy
- Andrew Schulz
- Arliss Howard
Production
Peter Dinklage has been attached to the project for many years, being linked with the project in 2014 along with producer Gianni Nunnari.[1] The film has been described as a "passion project" for him.[2] The film began pre-production in February 2020 with Dinklage, Noomi Rapace and Charlie Plummer joining the cast,[3] but was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] In early 2023, Juliette Lewis joined the cast to replace Rapace.[5][4] James Hetfield was confirmed as amongst the cast.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in Calgary, Canada on March 1 and wrapped on March 30, 2023.[4][5]
Release
Tubi Films acquired the United States and Canada distribution rights.[4]
References
- ^ White, James (September 22, 2014). "Peter Dinklage Starring In The Thicket". Empire. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "James Hetfield to Appear Alongside Peter Dinklage in Upcoming Western Thriller". Rolling Stone. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
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