Sutherland eyes gritty lead role in Thunder Road’s latest action project
Summary
– Sutherland in advanced negotiations to headline Hour Of Reckoning
– Project backed by John Wick producers with filming targeted for early 2026
– Story centers on a retired lawman battling a violent criminal empire
Kiefer Sutherland is close to locking down his next major role as the veteran star enters advanced negotiations to lead the revenge thriller Hour Of Reckoning for Thunder Road, the powerhouse team behind John Wick and Sicario. The project has quickly gained traction, with producers lining up and international sales launching this week.
Vaughn Stein is set to direct the film from a script written by Chuck Hustmyre. Thunder Road is partnering with Midnight Express and Southpaw on the production, with plans to begin shooting early next year. Concourse manages global sales, while CAA Media Finance handles domestic representation.
Hour of Reckoning follows a retired law enforcement officer who returns to his fading hometown to investigate the mysterious death of his brother. The search for answers uncovers a ruthless criminal empire run by a charismatic but deadly figure who maintains control through violence and intimidation. As the former officer digs deeper into corruption tied to drug and human trafficking, his quest for truth sparks an all-out war that forces him to stand alone against an entire town.
Producers Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Will Flynn, Mike Gabrawy, and Richard Lewis praised the project’s blend of intensity and emotional weight, calling it a thriller built on character, scale, and moral conflict. Stein described the film as a modern western grounded in justice and redemption, emphasizing Sutherland’s ability to bring depth to a role that hinges on raw humanity.
Sutherland is continuing a busy schedule as he also works on Luc Besson’s Father Joe alongside Al Pacino, making Hour of Reckoning the latest addition to his evolving lineup of high-stakes storytelling.
First reported on Deadline
