Whalefall (film)
Upcoming film by Brian Duffield
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- Whalefall is an upcoming American survival thriller film directed and produced by Brian Duffield, based on the 2023 novel by Daniel Kraus, who co-wrote the script with Duffield.
- Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd star in supporting roles.
- Premise A scuba diver searching for his father's remains in the ocean is swallowed by a sperm whale, leaving him an hour to find a way to escape.
- The following year, Austin Abrams was cast as the lead, with Josh Brolin entering negotiations to join.
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WikipediaWhalefall is an upcoming American survival thriller film directed and produced by Brian Duffield, based on the 2023 novel by Daniel Kraus, who co-wrote the script with Duffield. The film follows a scuba diver (Austin Abrams) who, while searching for the remains of his father (Josh Brolin), is swallowed alive by a whale and attempts to escape. Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd star in supporting roles.
Whalefall is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on October 16, 2026, by 20th Century Studios.
A scuba diver searching for his father's remains in the ocean is swallowed by a sperm whale, leaving him an hour to find a way to escape.
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