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Whalefall First Reactons
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Brian Duffield's survival thriller "Whalefall," starring Austin Abrams, has received early social media reactions ahead of its official release on October 16.
- The film follows Abrams' character, Jay Gardiner, who is trapped inside a sperm whale with limited oxygen while searching for his deceased father's remains, with lessons from his father potentially aiding his escape.
- "Whalefall" features a notable cast including Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd, and is based on Daniel Kraus' 2023 novel, co-written by Duffield and Kraus.
- Duffield, known for directing "No One Will Save You" and "Spontaneous," has a background in writing genre films such as "Jane Got a Gun" and "Underwater."
- Full critical reviews are embargoed until October 14, following recent gala screenings including one in London.
