Brandon Sklenar Reunites With Taylor Sheridan for Action Thriller F.A.S.T. at Warner Bros.
Brandon Sklenar, best known for his role in 1923, is gearing up to lead F.A.S.T., a new action thriller written by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. This marks a reunion for the two, who previously collaborated on the gritty Western drama within Sheridan’s epic Paramount+ universe.
Described as a high-stakes, covert-ops thriller, F.A.S.T. centers on “a former special forces commando [who] is tapped by the DEA to lead a black op strike team against CIA-protected drug dealers.”
With Sheridan’s track record for crafting sharp, character-driven stories, fans can likely expect something that blends intense action with all the moral gray zones.
Also returning from the 1923 camp is cinematographer Ben Richardson, who’s stepping into the director’s chair for the first time in his feature film debut. Given his visual sensibilities on shows like Mare of Easttown and Beasts of the Southern Wild, Richardson will bring a grounded, visceral look to the chaotic story.
Sheridan wrote the script for this movie before he signed his exclusive deal with Paramount. Paramount, however, granted a special window to allow Sheridan to work on the film.
On the producing side, F.A.S.T. is being shepherded by David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films, with Sheridan and Jenny Wood of Bosque Ranch Productions currently in negotiations to join as producers.
Warner Bros. has already locked in a theatrical release date: April 23, 2027.
Source: Deadline
