**Gus Van Sant’s *Dead Man’s Wire*: U.S. Theatrical Release Scheduled for January 2026**
Gus Van Sant’s *Dead Man’s Wire* is set to open theatrically across the United States on January 9, 2026, followed by a wide-release expansion on January 16, 2026. This American historical crime drama, penned by Austin Kolodney, is based on the true events of the 1977 Indianapolis hostage crisis involving Tony Kiritsis.
The film draws partial inspiration from the 2018 documentary *Dead Man’s Line*, directed by Alan Berry and Mark Enochs.
### Plot Background
*Dead Man’s Wire* centers on the harrowing three-day standoff that captivated the nation in 1977, when real estate developer Tony Kiritsis took his mortgage broker hostage after a financial dispute escalated.
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### Main Cast and Characters
**1) Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis**
Bill Skarsgård portrays Tony Kiritsis, the Indianapolis real estate developer who orchestrated the notorious hostage crisis. The character is based on the real-life Kiritsis, whose public standoff with police remains infamous. Skarsgård, a Swedish actor, began his career with roles in *White Water Fury* and *Simple Simon*. He has since gained recognition for performances in *The Divergent Series: Allegiant* (2017), *Barbarian* (2022), and *Boy Kills World* (2024).
**2) Dacre Montgomery as Richard Hall**
Dacre Montgomery plays Richard Hall, a young executive at Meridian Mortgage and son of the company’s founder, M. L. Hall. Hall becomes the hostage in Kiritsis’ standoff. Montgomery, an Australian actor, is best known for his role as Jason Scott in *Power Rangers* (2017) and his work in *Stranger Things*, *The Broken Hearts Gallery* (2022), *Went Up the Hill*, and *Elvis* (2024).
**3) Colman Domingo as Fred Temple**
Colman Domingo appears as Fred Temple, a local radio host who serves as a key communicator with Tony Kiritsis during the hostage incident. This character highlights the media’s role in covering the crisis live. Domingo is an acclaimed American actor with credits including *Well* (2005), *Passing Strange* (2008), *The Scottsboro Boys* (2011), *Euphoria*, *Rustin* (2023), *The Color Purple* (2023), and *The Four Seasons* (2025).
**4) Myha’la as Linda Page**
Myha’la plays Linda Page, a news reporter covering the hostage situation. Her character offers insight into the competitive world of 1970s broadcast journalism as she documents unfolding events. Known for her role as Harper Stern in the TV series *Industry*, Myha’la’s notable film roles include *Bodies Bodies Bodies* (2022) and *Leave the World Behind* (2023).
**5) Al Pacino as M. L. Hall**
Al Pacino takes on the role of M. L. Hall, president and founder of Meridian Mortgage Company and father to Richard Hall. His character is a pivotal figure in the financial dispute that triggers Kiritsis’ drastic actions. Pacino is an Oscar-winning actor celebrated for iconic roles in *Scent of a Woman* (1992), *The Godfather* trilogy, *Scarface* (1983), *Heat* (1995), *Insomnia* (2002), *Jack and Jill* (2011), and *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019).
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### Supporting Cast
Additional cast members include:
– Cary Elwes as Detective Michael Grable
– Kelly Lynch as Margaret Kiritsis
– John Robinson as Officer Danny Brooks
– Todd Gable as Chief Gallagher
– Daniel R. Hill as Jimmy Kiritsis
– Neil Mulac as Agent Patrick Mullaney
– Mark Helms as Frank Love
– Michael Ashcraft as George Martz
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### Release Information
*Dead Man’s Wire* (2025) will be distributed in the United States by Row K Entertainment, premiering on January 9, 2026.
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