Teaser Trailer For The Revolutionary War-Era Thriller 1780 Starring Kevin Spacey and DJ Qualls
A teaser trailer has been released for 1780, a gritty Revolutionary War-era thriller that pairs one of Hollywood’s most controversial actors with one of its most offbeat. Kevin Spacey and DJ Qualls are leading this unexpected charge into historical drama.
Directed by Warning Shot’s Dustin Fairbanks, 1780 is set “in the vast forests of Pennsylvania, where a wounded soldier finds refuge with a trapper and his young son. As British forces close in, they must navigate loyalty, survival and the harsh realities of a world at war.”
It’s a stripped-down, character-driven story soaked in paranoia and wilderness grit. You can watch the first teaser and see how it leans into the cold, bleak vibe of early American warfare.
Back in 2027 Spacey was hit with allegations of sexual misconduct and it derailed his career, Spacey has mostly operated in the indie sphere since. This includes recent releases like The Contract, Peter Five Eight, and Control.
He was found not liable in a lawsuit brought by actor Anthony Rapp and later found not guilty of criminal charges in the UK, but I don’t think his career will ever be what it once was.
Qualls, known for cult comedy classics like The New Guy, Road Trip, and Hustle & Flow, has been on a bit of a genre streak lately. He was recently in Hulu’s horror flick Carved and Max’s dark comedy series Bookie.
There’s no exact release date yet, but 1780 is expected to drop sometime later this year.
