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Dead Man's Wire
Directed byGus Van Sant
Screenplay byAustin Rolodney
Produced by
  • Cassian Elwes
  • Joel David Moore
  • Tom Culliver
  • Sam Pressman
  • Mark Amin
  • Remi Alfallah
  • Noor Alfallah
  • Andrea Bucko
  • Matt Murphie
  • Paula Paizes
Starring
Production
companies
  • Elevated Films
  • District 9 Productions
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dead Man's Wire is an upcoming film directed by Gus van Sant telling the true life story of a kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis in the 1970s.

Premise

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Depicting the kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis in the 1970s of his bank mortgager and request for hostage money and an apology.[1]

Cast

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Production

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It was initially in development with Werner Herzog and Nicolas Cage attached to the project.[2] In December 2024, Gus Van Sant was reported to be director from a script by Austin Kolodney with Bill Skarsgard and Dacre Montgomery cast and filming scheduled begin in 2025. It is produced by Elevated Films and Balcony 9 Productions.[3] Producers include Cassian Elwes, Joel David Moore, Tom Culliver, Sam Pressman, Mark Amin, Remi and Noor Alfallah, Andrea Bucko, Matt Murphie, and Paula Paizes.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Soni, Divya (December 15, 2024). "Bill Skarsgård to join Stranger Things star in new thriller". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (March 17, 2024). "Nicolas Cage to Star in Werner Herzog's 'Dead Man's Wire'". World of Reel. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (December 12, 2024). "Gus Van Sant to Direct 'Dead Man's Wire' Starring Bill Skarsgård". World of Reel. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2024). "Bill Skarsgård & Dacre Montgomery To Star In 'Dead Man's Wire' For Gus Van Sant". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
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