A familiar star from Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe is going back to the world of Westerns.
Brandon Sklenar is starring in a new, modern-day Western movie that just landed a release date. Sklenar is best known for his role on the cast of 1923 as Spencer Dutton. He’s also starred in major film releases last year, including the mystery thriller Drop opposite Meghann Fahy, and the psychological thriller The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney.
Now, Deadline reports that, Paramount has announced a slate of upcoming release dates, including one for Sklenar’s The Rescue. The Western film taking place in modern times tells the story of a rodeo cowboy who needs to use his skills outside his typical fare. The Rescue is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 29, 2027.
The Rescue also co-stars Hassie Harrison, another Taylor Sheridan alum, who previously starred as Laramie in Yellowstone. The movie is directed by Potsy Ponciroli, whose other credits include 2021’s Old Henry, 2024’s Greedy People, and the upcoming Motor City, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August 2024.
The Rescue‘s 2027 release date brings Sklenar’s slate of films for next year up to three releases. While the Western will be his first movie of the year, he’s also starring in the action thriller movie F.A.S.T., written by Sheridan and directed by cinematographer Ben Richardson. The movie will be released on April 23, 2027. His other film, Vegas: A Love Story, is currently filming.
Although the story of The Rescue remains sparse, Sklenar’s previous work on Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff series makes him a perfect lead for the movie. He’ll also likely be starting the year off for Paramount, who, as of writing, have no other movies slated for release in January 2027.
However, Paramount’s current slate of movies is small as of writing. One major release coming in 2027 is Get Lite, a drama starring Storm Reid and directed by Teyana Taylor, which comes out April 9, 2027. The other is an untitled “Event” horror movie, which will arrive on the big screen on July 16, 2027.
With The Rescue coming out in almost a year, it appears Sklenar‘s slate of films will remain notable into the foreseeable future. Thankfully, the movie has a critically praised director in Ponciroli, emphasizing the potential for it to be a memorable Western — and a strong start to the year for Paramount as a whole.
- Birthdate
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June 26, 1990
- Birthplace
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New Jersey, USA