Brandon Sklenar Leads New Taylor Sheridan Project!

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Brandon Sklenar Leads New Taylor Sheridan Project!

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  • Posted on July 6, 2025

Brandon Sklenar Stars in Taylor Sheridan’s F.A.S.T.: A High-Octane Thriller Set for 2027!

Taylor Sheridan, the powerhouse behind Yellowstone and its sprawling universe, is teaming up with 1923 star Brandon Sklenar for F.A.S.T., an action thriller that’s finally racing to theaters on April 23, 2027, after a decade in development. Directed by Ben Richardson in his feature debut, this Warner Bros. project promises the gritty intensity of Sheridan’s Sicario and Hell or High Water. Here’s everything you need to know about the plot, cast, production, and why this could be one of the decade’s best thrillers.

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Plot: A Gritty, Moral Battle

F.A.S.T. follows a former Special Forces commando (Sklenar), down on his luck after returning stateside, who’s recruited by the DEA to lead a black-ops strike team against CIA-protected drug dealers in his hometown, per Variety. The script, written by Sheridan in the mid-2010s, blends high-stakes action with moral complexity, a hallmark of his work. Expect tense covert operations, betrayals, and Sheridan’s signature exploration of gray areas, akin to Lioness or Sicario. Sklenar’s physicality and emotional depth, proven as Spencer Dutton in 1923, make him a perfect fit for this battle-scarred lead. Collider notes the film’s “intense, character-driven” vibe, promising a departure from Yellowstone’s Western drama while retaining its rugged soul.

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Cast and Creative Team

  • Brandon Sklenar: The 1923 and It Ends With Us star headlines, bringing his knack for intense yet empathetic roles. Sklenar’s Instagram Stories on June 24, 2025, confirmed he’s already training physically for the part.

  • Juliana Canfield: The Succession alum and Tony nominee joins as the female lead, with character details under wraps, per Deadline.

  • Ben Richardson: The 1923 and Yellowstone cinematographer makes his feature directorial debut, leveraging his acclaimed work on Beasts of the Southern Wild and The Fault in Our Stars.

  • Production Team: David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films produce, with Sheridan and Jenny Wood of Bosque Ranch Productions in talks to join. Warner Bros.’ Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy praised Sheridan’s “unparalleled excellence,” per The Hollywood Reporter.

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A Rocky Road to the Screen

F.A.S.T.’s journey began in the mid-2010s when Sheridan, then known for Sicario and Hell or High Water, penned the script. Warner Bros. acquired it in 2018, with Sheridan eyeing the director’s chair and Chris Pratt circling the lead, per MovieWeb. By 2019, Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant) was attached to direct, but AT&T’s acquisition of Warner Bros. stalled the $60-$70 million project, deeming it too costly for theaters or HBO Max streaming. The pandemic further derailed it, and Amazon briefly held the rights before they lapsed. Now, under Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s theatrical push, F.A.S.T. is back, with Sheridan navigating his exclusive Paramount deal to serve as writer and producer.

Why It’s a Big Deal

F.A.S.T. marks Sheridan’s first theatrical screenplay since 2021’s Without Remorse and Those Who Wish Me Dead, and his return to films after building a TV empire (Tulsa King, Landman, Mayor of Kingstown). Sklenar’s rising star status, boosted by Drop and The Housemaid (set for late 2025), adds buzz. Fans on X, like @YellowstoneFan22, are hyped: “Sklenar in a Sheridan thriller? Take my money!” The film’s theatrical commitment reflects Warner Bros.’ renewed focus on cinema, with a budget likely under $65 million to balance its scale.

Release and Expectations

Set for April 23, 2027, F.A.S.T. is in production in Los Angeles, per ScreenRant. Its spring slot positions it against blockbusters like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, per The Playlist. With no Yellowstone connection, it’s a fresh Sheridan venture, but its DEA vs. CIA premise could rival Sicario’s intensity. Fans hope for a trailer by mid-2026.

Are you pumped for Sklenar and Sheridan’s reunion, or skeptical after Yellowstone’s finale? Share your thoughts, and stay tuned for F.A.S.T. updates!

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Brandon Sklenar Stars in Taylor Sheridan’s F.A.S.T.: A High-Octane Thriller Set for 2027! Taylor Sheridan, the powerhouse behind Yellowstone and its sprawling universe, is teaming up with 1923 star Brandon Sklenar for F.A.S.T., an action thriller that’s finally racing to theaters on April 23, 2027, after a decade in development. Directed by Ben Richardson in his feature debut, this Warner Bros.…