Gus Van Sant’s Return: 'Dead Man's Wire'

Renowned director Gus Van Sant makes a comeback with 'Dead Man's Wire' in 2025, a film inspired by real events. Known for focusing on true stories, Van Sant explores the intense 1970s kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis, previously documented in 'Dead Man's Line'.

Gus Van Sant, acclaimed director of 'Good Will Hunting', is set to make a cinematic comeback with his 2025 film, 'Dead Man's Wire'. Known for his penchant for real-life inspired narratives, Van Sant continues his legacy of storytelling based on true events.

His upcoming film is based on the chilling true story of 1970s kidnapper Tony Kiritsis, drawing influence from the 2018 documentary 'Dead Man's Line'. The infamous incident involved Kiritsis holding his mortgage broker, Richard O, hostage for 63 hours with a deadly setup involving a gun.

Van Sant revealed the fast-paced narrative and intriguing character of Tony Kiritsis captivated him upon reading the script by Austin Kolodney. The film's production is gearing up with plans to commence shooting in Louisville in the near future.

(With inputs from agencies.)