| Director: | Elliott Lester |
| Screenplay: | Chris Kelley |
| Music: | Ray Suen |
| Cinematography: | Guillermo Garza |
| Editing: | Jean-Christophe Bouzy |
| Distributor: | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
The Thicket is an upcoming American Western film directed by Elliott Lester and written by Chris Kelley. It is a film adaptation of the 2013 novel by Joe R. Lansdale. It stars Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Esmé Creed-Miles, Levon Hawke, Macon Blair, Andrew Schulz, James Hetfield, Arliss Howard, Leslie Grace, and Gbenga Akinnagbe.
Peter Dinklage has been attached to the project for many years, being linked with the project in 2014 along with producer Gianni Nunnari, Shannon Gaulding and Andre Lemmers.[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. In early 2023, Juliette Lewis joined the cast to replace Rapace. Metallica frontman James Hetfield was confirmed as amongst the cast.[4] The Exchange, Orogen Entertainment, Hollywood Gang, and Milu Entertainment executive produced the film.
Principal photography began in Calgary, Canada on March 1 and wrapped on March 30, 2023.[5] [6]
Tubi acquired the United States and Canada rights when it joined as co-financier, while The Exchange handles international distribution. It is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States by Samuel Goldwyn Films on September 6, 2024. Additionally, the film is set to make its French debut at the 2024 Deauville American Film Festival the week of September 8.[7]