Brad Pitt Cast in Lead Role of New Thriller by Director of "Conclave"
Edward Berger, director of the film "Conclave", is working on a new thriller based on the 1994 novel "The Riders" by Australian author Tim Winton.
Brad Pitt is collaborating with Berger on the film, and international media report that he will play the lead role of Fred Scully.
The film will be financed and distributed by A24, and filming is expected to begin in early 2026 at various locations across Europe. According to the magazine Variety, the screenplay based on the book is being written by David Kajganich, reports Index.hr.
Brad Pitt Is the Only Actor Currently Attached to the Project
The novel follows Fred, a man who moves to Ireland with his wife and daughter to buy an old country house.
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His wife Jennifer and daughter Billie briefly return to Australia, but only Billie comes back to Ireland—without any explanation.
Fred Scully’s life then begins to fall apart as he desperately searches for answers about the sudden and unexpected disappearance of his wife.
Brad Pitt is currently the only known cast member. Other roles are still being cast, writes “Collider”. It is not yet known whether a cinema release date has been set.
