The Thicket (film)

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.

The Thicket
Directed byElliott Lester
Screenplay byCristopher Kelley
Based onThe Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale (2013)
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
  • Tubi Films
  • Estuary Films
  • Nomadic Pictures
  • Hollywood Gang
  • MiLu Entertainment
  • The Exchange
Distributed byTubi
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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
  1. White, James (September 22, 2014). "Peter Dinklage Starring In The Thicket". Empire. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  2. "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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. "DGC Alberta Production List" (PDF). Director's Guild of Canada. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  6. "James Hetfield to Appear Alongside Peter Dinklage in Upcoming Western Thriller". Rolling Stone. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
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