McConaughey Butler, Pascal, Tang Wei Star in Park Film
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- Park Chan-wook will direct and adapt S. Craig Zahler’s screenplay for the Western thriller “The Brigands of Rattlecreek”.
- Matthew McConaughey is set to star alongside Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei in the film.
- Cannes Film Festival will host the market debut of the film as Park Chan-wook serves as competition jury president.
- 193 will handle international sales for the project, representing the Legendary company.
- S. Craig Zahler wrote the original screenplay, which first appeared on the Black List in 2006 and was later optioned by Amazon in 2019.
Why it matters: Park Chan-wook gains a marquee English‑language platform, while 193 stands to earn distribution fees from the Cannes launch; the film’s star‑studded cast will boost box‑office returns and attract investors to Korean‑Western hybrids.
