Overview
- The story revisits the Indianapolis crisis in which Tony Kiritsis rigged a shotgun to a hostage and turned the ordeal into a media spectacle.
- Much of the movie was filmed in Louisville in January 2025, using landmarks such as Louisville Gardens and 500 West Jefferson to capture a wintry 1970s look.
- Bill Skarsgård stars as Kiritsis opposite Dacre Montgomery, with Al Pacino and Colman Domingo in key roles and Carey Elwes playing negotiator Michael Grable.
- Elwes prepared with guidance from the Grable family, who were invited to appear as extras, according to local coverage.
- Following strong reactions on the fall festival circuit in 2025—reported as Venice by one reviewer and Toronto by local outlets—the film was acquired by Row K Entertainment and is earning early praise for its performances and Van Sant’s direction.