LaKeith Stanfield, Jason Clarke, Sam Claflin, and Trevante Rhodes have enthusiastically enrolled in the high-octane action flick, F.A.S.T., penned by the formidable Taylor Sheridan and set to unfold under the Warner Bros. Pictures banner. At the helm is Ben Richardson, a celebrated cinematographer renowned for his work and the main director behind Sheridan's hit series 1923. Brandon Sklenar leads the charge in this thrilling narrative, with Richardson steering the ship.
F.A.S.T. delves into the tale of a former special forces commando, whose fortunes have taken a turn for the worse upon returning home. Recruited by the DEA, he is tasked with leading a covert strike team against CIA-shielded drug dealers operating within his hometown. Sklenar embodies this resolute commando with grit and grace.
The quartet of actors, Stanfield, Clarke, Claflin, and Rhodes, portrays a diverse array of characters, ranging from tenacious DEA agents to the commando's former Delta Force comrades. Juliana Canfield joins this esteemed ensemble, rounding out the stellar cast as production gears up to commence filming later in August.
The film is a collaborative effort between David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films, alongside Sheridan and Jenny Wood of Bosque Ranch Productions. Warner Bros.' Jesse Ehrman, President of Production, and Kevin McCormick, Executive Vice President of Production, are overseeing the project.
Stanfield garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his mesmerizing performance in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021). Since then, he has starred in films like Haunted Mansion and Book of Clarence, and headlined Apple TV+'s fantastical drama The Changeling, helmed by Kelly Marcel.
Clarke is poised for one of his busiest falls yet. He stars and executive produces Apple TV+'s crime thriller The Last Frontier, set for a late-year debut. He also tackles the role of notorious South Carolina legal heir Alex Murdaugh in an untitled Hulu limited series, based on the true story of Murdaugh's conviction for murdering his wife and son. On the big screen, Clarke reunites with Kathryn Bigelow for A House of Dynamite, a potential festival and awards season contender.
Claflin, famous for his portrayal of Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games saga, has impressed in Prime Video's acclaimed mini-series Daisy Jones and the Six and the lavish adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. Rhodes, celebrated for his Oscar-winning performance in Moonlight, most recently starred in Tyler Perry's crime thriller Mea Culpa.
Stanfield is represented by CAA, Stark Management, and Ginsburg Daniels, while Clarke is managed by CAA, Robert Stein Management, and Goodman Genow. Claflin is represented by UTA, Independent Talent Group, and Doug Stone, and Rhodes by UTA and Jackoway Austen. Together, they form a formidable ensemble poised to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
