Juliette Lewis and Peter Dinklage Star in Dark Western 'The Thicket'

Juliette Lewis and Peter Dinklage take on ruthless roles in Tubi's 'The Thicket.' Directed by Elliott Lester, the film details a perilous rescue mission in turn-of-the-century Texas. The movie, premiering at the Deauville Film Festival, is slated for U.S. theatrical release on September 6.

Juliette Lewis and Peter Dinklage star as ruthless outlaws in the newly released trailer for Tubi's dark Western, 'The Thicket.' Lewis portrays Cutthroat Bill, a violent gang leader, while Dinklage takes on the role of Reginald Jones, a cunning bounty hunter.

In a memorable scene, Lewis's character taunts, "You're the littlest man I've ever seen," prompting Dinklage's character to retort, "You're the ugliest." Directed by Elliott Lester, the film follows Reginald and a young man named Jack, played by Levon Hawke, on a mission to rescue Jack's sister from Bill's gang, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

Their dangerous journey leads them into The Big Thicket, a perilous area set in turn-of-the-century Texas. The cast also features Esme Creed-Miles, Macon Blair, Andrew Schulz, James Hetfield, David Midthunder, Arliss Howard, Leslie Grace, and Gbenga Akinnagbe. The script, penned by Chris Kelley, is based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel 'The Thicket.'

Produced by Tubi Films, Dinklage, and David Ginsberg of Estuary Films, the movie will debut at the Deauville Film Festival and hit U.S. theaters on September 6. Shot in Calgary, Alberta, the film's producers include Andre L III, Gianni Nunnari, Caddy Vanasirikul, Brian O'Shea, Chad Oakes, Michael Frislev, Elliott Lester, and Shannon Gaulding. Executive producers are Blair Ward, Anders Erden, Eric Harbert, Giovanna Trischitta, Nat McCormick, Danny Gusman, Robyn Norwood, and Adriana Lima, per Hollywood Reporter.

(With inputs from agencies.)