Warner Bros.' Clockwork in Exclusive Talks for Park Chan-wook's Western 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek'
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Warner Bros.' new specialty label, Clockwork, is in exclusive negotiations for the North American rights to 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek,' a Western directed by Cannes jury president Park Chan-wook. The film features a high-profile cast including Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei. This move signals Clockwork's continued strategy of acquiring distinctive, director-driven projects for theatrical release.
Facts First
- Clockwork is in exclusive negotiations for the North American rights to Park Chan-wook's Western 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek'.
- The film's cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei.
- Clockwork is a Warner Bros. specialty label led by former Neon executive Christian Parkes.
- The label previously acquired Sean Baker's 'Ti Amo!' and will release a restored 'The Devils' in October.
- The project is an 'iconic tale of vengeance and retribution' set in the American West, with a script selected for the Black List in 2006.
What Happened
Warner Bros.' specialty label Clockwork is in exclusive negotiations to secure the North American distribution rights for the Western film 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek.' The film is directed by Park Chan-wook, who is also the president of the Cannes Film Festival jury this year. The cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei. Clockwork, led by former Neon executive Christian Parkes, announced at CinemaCon in April that it had acquired 'Ti Amo!', the follow-up to Sean Baker's 'Anora,' and will release the restored version of Ken Russell's 'The Devils' in theaters this October following its Cannes premiere.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of distinctive, auteur-driven cinema, this deal may bring a major new film from an acclaimed director to theaters near you. The involvement of a major studio's specialty label like Clockwork suggests a commitment to a theatrical release for ambitious projects that might otherwise go directly to streaming. For film enthusiasts, this could mean more opportunities to see high-profile, director-focused work on the big screen.
What's Next
The exclusive negotiations for 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' are ongoing. If a deal is finalized, Clockwork will manage the film's North American release strategy. Internationally, sales are being handled by Patrick Wachsberger's 193, a Legendary company. The film's production is moving forward, with Christian Park producing for Moho Film alongside Bradley Fischer, and Mike Medavoy and Georgia Kacandes serving as executive producers.