Overview

• Jai Courtney marks his acting comeback with the Cannes premiere of 'Dangerous Animals,' a serial killer-meets-shark thriller directed by Sean Byrne.
• The film, selected for Cannes' Directors’ Fortnight sidebar, highlights Courtney's portrayal of Tucker, a seafaring serial killer with a dark psyche.
• Courtney took a four-year break from wide-release films, relocating to upstate New York, embracing fatherhood, and prioritizing personal renewal.
• Despite his character's death in 'The Suicide Squad,' Courtney and James Gunn suggest Captain Boomerang could return via the DC Universe's multiverse framework.
• Courtney reflects on his career trajectory, from breakout roles in major franchises like 'Jack Reacher' and 'Suicide Squad' to exploring more complex characters in independent cinema.