Hollywood heavyweights Miles Teller (Whiplash, Top Gun: Maverick) and Casey Affleck (Manchester By the Sea, Oppenheimer) are teaming up for Wild Game, a high-stakes pursuit thriller that delves into the fine line between law and revenge. The film, penned and directed by Jason Hall (American Sniper, Thank You for Your Service), is being introduced at the European Film Market (EFM) by Capstone, with CAA Media Finance, Range Select, and UTA Independent Film Group handling domestic sales.
A True Story of Justice and Obsession
Based on the best-selling novel by Frank Bergon and inspired by real events, Wild Game follows Jack Irigaray (Affleck), a Fish and Game officer who embarks on what seems like a routine poacher arrest in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. However, his encounter with the rogue Claude Dallas (Teller) takes a deadly turn, setting Jack on a relentless quest for vengeance. As the chase intensifies, the line between justice and obsession begins to blur, testing Jack’s morality in ways he never anticipated.
A Powerhouse Team Behind the Scenes
The film boasts an impressive production team, with two-time Oscar nominee Fred Berger (La La Land, A Complete Unknown) and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (The Bikeriders, Longlegs) producing for Range, alongside Jason Hall and Steve Richards of Endurance. Teller and Affleck also step into executive producer roles, further cementing their dedication to the project.
A Battle of Talents
Hall expressed his excitement about reuniting with Teller and bringing Affleck into the fold, emphasizing the depth and complexity the two actors will bring to their roles. "I couldn’t be more excited to be making this movie with Casey and Miles, two phenomenal talents who will get to go toe to toe with each other," Hall stated.
Teller, who previously worked with Hall on Thank You for Your Service, shared his enthusiasm for the project, calling Claude Dallas a "complex and layered character—tough, relentless, and living by his own code." He’s eager to bring the character’s nuances to life in this gripping thriller.
With Wild Game set to begin filming this spring, anticipation is building for what promises to be a thrilling and psychologically intense battle of wills. As the project gains momentum, industry insiders and film fans alike are eager to see Teller and Affleck bring this true-life story of survival and obsession to the big screen.
