Trailer For ANGEL AND THE BADMAN - A Classic Western Gets a Gritty, Heartfelt Revival with Tommy Lee Jones
There’s a new western riding into town, and it’s bringing some serious talent with it. Angel Studios has released the first trailer for Angel and the Badman has arrived, giving us a look at a reimagining of the classic John Wayne story with a fresh emotional core and a cast that knows how to command the screen.
This updated take leans into redemption, violence, and the kind of moral crossroads that make westerns so timeless.
Directed by Julio Quintana, the film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Zachary Levi, and Neal McDonough, and from what the trailer shows, it’s aiming to deliver both intensity and heart.
The story centers on Quirt Evans, a feared outlaw who’s more used to leaving bodies behind than making peace. When he stumbles onto a ranch with a bullet lodged in his back, he’s expecting the end. Instead, he finds something unexpected.
Mercy. Penny, the rancher’s daughter, chooses compassion over fear, offering him a chance to step away from the life he’s always known.
That second chance doesn’t come easy. The law is closing in, and danger isn’t far behind. An outlaw gang is ready to tear everything apart, forcing Quirt into a decision that cuts deeper than any bullet. He has to choose who he really is when everything around him pushes for violence.
Producer Jaime Hernandez spoke about the passion behind bringing this story back to life, saying, “I’ve always wanted to produce a Western, and I’m grateful to have assembled such an incredible cast and crew to reimagine this classic.
“With themes of redemption and personal growth, combined with action, humor, and a touch of romance, we believe this film has all the elements to connect with a broad audience.”
That mix is exactly what stands out in the trailer. There’s tension, sure, but also warmth and even a bit of charm woven into the story. It doesn’t just lean on shootouts and standoffs. It’s interested in who these characters are when the dust settles.
McDonough also shared his experience working on the film, and it sounds like this one meant a lot to everyone involved.
“One of the most enjoyable experiences my wife and partner Ruvé and I have ever had is helping create Angel and the Badman. To work with Zachary Levi and the legendary Tommy Lee Jones was such a highlight in my career.
“But it was truly the direction of Julio Quintana and the production that was put together by Jaime Hernandez and his team alongside the incredible Angel Studios that makes this film unique. It is a beautiful film that the whole family can see in the amazing world of westerns.”
The cinematography captures sweeping landscapes while still keeping things grounded in the characters’ personal struggles. It feels like a western that respects its roots but isn’t stuck in them.
Angel and the Badman rides into theaters in October 2026, and if the trailer is any indication, this could be one worth saddling up for.