The Beast (2026 film)

The Beast
The Beast
Directed by	Renny Harlin
Written by	Umair Aleem
Produced by	Keith Kjarval; Wayne Marc Godfrey; Nicki Cortese; John Logan Pierson; Peter Berg;
Starring	Samuel L. Jackson; Joel Kinnaman; Guy Burnet;
Cinematography	Jacques Jouffret
Production; companies	Unified Pictures; Bright White Light; Fifth Season; Film 44; QWGmire;
Distributed by	Aura Entertainment
Release date	2026;
Country	United States
Language	English

The Beast is an upcoming American action film directed by Renny Harlin and written by Umair Aleem. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman and Guy Burnet.

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson as the President of the United States
Joel Kinnaman as Agent Taft
Guy Burnet

Production

In September 2023, it was announced that an action film titled The Beast was being directed by James Madigan and written by Umair Aleem. Samuel L. Jackson and Joel Kinnaman joined the cast, as the United States President and Agent Taft.^[1] In August 2024, Guy Burnet joined the cast in an undisclosed role.^[2] In November, Renny Harlin had replaced Madigan as the director.^[3]

Filming

Principal photography began in October 2024, in the Canary Islands and Madrid.^[2]^[3]

Release

Aura Entertainment acquired the distribution rights at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with plans to release the film in late 2026.^[4]

References

↑ Wiseman, Andreas (September 6, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson In Talks To Play U.S. President In 'The Beast' Alongside Joel Kinnaman; WME Independent Package Has An IA With Peter Berg & Fifth Season Among Producers – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (August 29, 2024). "Samuel L. Jackson & Joel Kinnaman Action Film 'The Beast' Adds 'Oppenheimer' Actor Guy Burnet; Filming To Begin Next Week In Spain". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (November 14, 2024). "Renny Harlin Takes On Directing Duties For Action Film 'The Beast' Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman & Guy Burnet; Filming Nears Wrap In Spain". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
↑ Roxborough, Scott (May 16, 2026). "Aura Entertainment Takes Renny Harlin's Samuel L. Jackson Actioner 'The Beast' for U.S. (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2026.

External links

The Beast at IMDb

[1] Wiseman, Andreas (September 6, 2023). "Samuel L. Jackson In Talks To Play U.S. President In 'The Beast' Alongside Joel Kinnaman; WME Independent Package Has An IA With Peter Berg & Fifth Season Among Producers – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.

[DL-2] 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (August 29, 2024). "Samuel L. Jackson & Joel Kinnaman Action Film 'The Beast' Adds 'Oppenheimer' Actor Guy Burnet; Filming To Begin Next Week In Spain". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.

[DL2-3] 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (November 14, 2024). "Renny Harlin Takes On Directing Duties For Action Film 'The Beast' Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman & Guy Burnet; Filming Nears Wrap In Spain". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.

[4] Roxborough, Scott (May 16, 2026). "Aura Entertainment Takes Renny Harlin's Samuel L. Jackson Actioner 'The Beast' for U.S. (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2026.

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