Kiefer Sutherland in Talks to Lead Revenge Thriller HOUR OF RECKONING from JOHN WICK Producer
Kiefer Sutherland may be heading back into intense action territory, as he’s in advanced negotiations to star in the revenge-fueled thriller Hour Of Reckoning from the producers behind John Wick and Sicario.
The project comes from Thunder Road Films, teaming up with Midnight Express and Southpaw, with Vaughn Stein (Terminal) set to direct and a script penned by Chuck Hustmyre.
The story sounds like something right up Sutherland’s alley as it’s going to be a gritty, emotionally charged revenge tale. The official synopsis teases:
“When a retired lawman (Sutherland) returns to his dying hometown to investigate his brother’s mysterious death, he uncovers a brutal criminal empire led by a charismatic psychopath who rules through fear and corruption.
“As he digs deeper into a web of drug and human trafficking, his pursuit of truth ignites a violent war for justice—pitting one man’s code against an entire town. Hour of Reckoning is a gritty, high-octane revenge thriller that turns one man’s hunt for the truth into a scorched-earth war against corruption.”
Matthew Shreder of Concourse Media spoke about the project’s appeal, saying: “We’re thrilled to partner with Vaughn and Kiefer on a film that delivers both relentless action and emotional weight.
“Hour of Reckoning is the kind of elevated thriller that combines intensity, scope, and heart — the perfect match for Kiefer’s commanding screen presence and Vaughn’s sharp, cinematic storytelling.”
Stein added more insight into the tone and theme of the film, sharing: “Hour of Reckoning is a brutal and deeply human story — a modern western about justice, guilt, and redemption. It’s about a man standing alone against decay and violence, and Kiefer brings the weight and soul that makes it real.”
And Mike Gabrawy from Midnight Express echoed the excitement, saying: “From the moment we read it, we knew this script had the DNA of a timeless revenge thriller — lean, driven, and emotionally charged. Partnering with Concourse and Vaughn makes this an exciting and powerful combination.”
This sounds like the perfect playground for Sutherland, whose commanding screen presence in 24 and Designated Survivor made him one of TV’s most memorable leading men. He’s also currently working with Luc Besson on the drama Father Joe, co-starring Al Pacino.
Hour of Reckoning could be another strong project for Sutherland to be a part of. The production is aiming to kick off early next year.
Source: Deadline