Killer Heat Explained

Killer Heat
Director:	Philippe Lacôte
Producer:	Brad Weston
Distributor:	Amazon MGM Studios
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Killer Heat is an upcoming American crime mystery drama film directed by Philippe Lacôte and produced by Brad Weston, the film is based on Jo Nesbø’s short story "The Jealousy Man". Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden are set to star.

It is scheduled to be released on September 26, 2024, by Amazon MGM Studios.

Synopsis

On a remote Greek island, twin brothers (Madden) are caught in a violent love triangle. A damaged detective known as “The Jealousy Man” (Gordon-Levitt) is brought in to investigate the case.^[1]

Cast

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt
• Shailene Woodley
• Richard Madden

Production

The adapted screenplay was penned by Roberto Bentivegna with revisions by Matt Charman. Makeready’s Brad Weston is producing the project, with Faliro House serving as the local production entity. Gordon-Levitt will also executive produce alongside Nesbø, Niclas Salomonsson, Tom Karnowski and Makeready’s Collin Creighton.^{[2] [3]}

Filming

Principal photography began in April 2023.^[4] Filming locations include the Greek island of Crete.^[5]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on September 26, 2024, by Amazon MGM Studios.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: April 3, 2023. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley and Richard Madden to Star in 'Killer Heat' for Amazon Studios. Variety. Angelique. Jackson. April 4, 2023.
2. Web site: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Richard Madden to Star in 'Killer Heat' Drama. Hollywood Reporter. April 3, 2023. April 4, 2023. Etan. Vlessing.
3. Web site: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden to Star in Thriller 'Killer Heat'. Daniel David. Lawrence. April 3, 2023. Collider.
4. Web site: Richard Madden's Next Film Is 'Killer Heat' and It's Filming Now. Matt. Villei. Collider. April 20, 2023. April 20, 2023.
5. Web site: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley & Richard Madden To Star In Amazon Studios' 'Killer Heat'. Hollywood Deadline. April 4, 2023. Anthony. D'Alessandro. April 3, 2023.
6. Web site: Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios fall lineup: 13 new films you won't want to miss. Amazon. August 2, 2024. August 2, 2024.