Warner Bros.’ Clockwork Closing In on Park Chan-Wook’s ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek,’ With Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei
Warner Bros.' specialty label Clockwork is negotiating a North American deal for the Western film 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek,' directed by Park Chan-Wook. The film features a star-studded cast including Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei. This project has been highly anticipated since its script was selected for the Black List in 2006.
- ▪Clockwork is in exclusive negotiations for 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek.'
- ▪The film is described as an iconic tale of vengeance and retribution set in the American West.
- ▪Matthew McConaughey has been associated with the project for several years.
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Home Film News May 19, 2026 3:48pm PT Warner Bros.’ Clockwork Closing In on Park Chan-Wook’s ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek,’ With Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei By Pat Saperstein Plus Icon Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor @Variety_PatS Latest Cannes Press Screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Evacuated Due to Medical Emergency 5 hours ago Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87 4 days ago Elon Musk Doubles Down on Slamming ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: ‘Who Specifically Is the A–hole Who Added DEI Lies to Academy Awards Eligibility?’ 4 days ago See All Getty Images Warner Bros.
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