Overview

• A24 has officially acquired the rights to produce and distribute 'The Riders,' based on Tim Winton's 1994 novel, following a competitive bidding process.
• Brad Pitt will star as Fred Scully, a man searching for his missing wife, and will also produce the film through his Plan B Entertainment banner.
• Edward Berger, known for his Oscar-winning work on 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and 'Conclave,' is confirmed as the director.
• David Kajganich, who previously collaborated with Berger on 'The Terror,' will adapt the screenplay for the film.
• Production is scheduled to commence in early 2026 across multiple European locations, with Ridley Scott's Scott Free and Berger's Nine Hours also involved in producing.