Renowned filmmaker Gus Van Sant is set to return to the director's chair with "Dead Man's Wire," a historical crime drama based on a true hostage situation from 1977. The film is slated to premiere at major fall film festivals, including the Venice International Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, marking its world and North American premieres, respectively.
The film stars Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis, a former real estate developer who, in 1977, took a mortgage broker hostage in a high-profile standoff. The cast also includes Colman Domingo, Al Pacino, Dacre Montgomery, Myha'la, and John Robinson. The screenplay is written by Austin Kolodney, and the film is produced by Elevated Films and Balcony 9 Productions.
Principal photography took place in Louisville, Kentucky, in early 2025. The film is expected to be released in late 2025.
Gus Van Sant is known for his work on films such as "My Own Private Idaho," "Good Will Hunting," and "Milk." "Dead Man's Wire" marks his first feature film in over six years, following "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot" in 2018.
As the film approaches its festival premieres, anticipation is building for Van Sant's return to the big screen with this compelling true crime drama.