Row K Entertainment has unveiled the first teaser for Gus Van Sant’s thriller, Dead Man’s Wire, which has garnered enthusiastic responses during its festival run. Based on the true 1977 story of Tony Kiritsis, portrayed by Bill Skarsgård, the film depicts his desperate kidnapping of a banker that escalates into a national media spectacle. The film, featuring an impressive cast including Al Pacino, is set for U.S. release on January 9, 2026. Van Sant, known for acclaimed works like Good Will Hunting, directs from a screenplay by Austin Kolodney.
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