Excitement builds around the upcoming Western thriller “Rode to Ruin,” as Emmy Award-winning actor and writer Richard Gadd, along with multi-Emmy and SAG-nominated actor Bill Camp and Oscar-nominated filmmaker and actor Ray McKinnon, join the talented cast. Directed by Michael Keaton, who also stars in the film, production is currently underway in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
Gadd, known for his dynamic performances, will portray Clive McKinney, the charismatic and dangerous head of an outlaw gang. His character is in search of a rumored fortune and the man responsible for his family’s destruction. Joining him in the ensemble cast are acclaimed actors Morgan Freeman and Laura Linney, in addition to Chris Candy, Travis Hammer, Thom Rivera, and Derek Hinkey.
A Captivating Storyline
The narrative revolves around a retired U.S. Marshal whose four-decade-long pursuit of his wife’s killer leads him to an aging outlaw grappling with memory loss. The unfolding events will reveal a buried truth that threatens the survival of both men.
Producer Insights
Producer Lori McCreary expressed her enthusiasm about the casting choices, stating, “Richard, Ray and Bill are the kind of actors who make every scene better simply by being in it. They each bring such specificity, humanity, and truth to their work, and seeing them alongside Michael, Morgan, and Laura is incredibly exciting. Avy Kaufman has helped us make this cast something very special.”
Production Details
“Rode to Ruin” is produced by McCreary, Keaton, Kelly Mendelsohn, Gary Lucchesi, and Richard Gray in collaboration with Freeman and McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment, along with Keaton’s George and Leona Productions. The screenplay has been written by R. Dean McCreary, with executive producers including Steve Sarowitz, Carter Boehm, Skip Herman, Blake Johnson, Randall Emmett, and John Bommarito.
Anticipated Release
The film is set to be released in theaters worldwide in 2027, after Angel acquired the global rights.
Representation and Management
Gadd is represented by UTA, Individual Artist Management, and Casarotto and Markham, Froggatt & Irwin. Camp is represented by UTA and Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, P.C., while McKinnon is represented by Paradigm, Anonymous Content, and Skrzyniarz & Mallean. Linney is repped by CAA, Lighthouse Management + Media, and Kevin Yorn; Keaton is represented by CAA and JSSK; and Freeman is represented by CAA and Sloane, Offer, Weber and Dern.
