Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir to Star in Álex de la Iglesia’s Action-Thriller ‘Hold the Devil’ From ‘Black Doves’ Writer Joe Barton (EXCLUSIVE)
Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir will star in Álex de la Iglesia's action-thriller 'Hold the Devil,' written by Joe Barton and set in the cartel-ridden Texas borderlands. The film blends supernatural horror with intense action as two protagonists protect a boy with dark powers from a dangerous cartel leader. Protagonist Pictures is launching the project at Cannes, with international sales representation and domestic rights handled by CAA Media Finance.
- ▪Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir star as a police officer and security guard trapped in a house with a boy possessing supernatural powers.
- ▪The film 'Hold the Devil' is directed by Álex de la Iglesia and written by Joe Barton, known for 'Black Doves' and 'The Ritual'.
- ▪Protagonist Pictures is launching the film at Cannes, handling international sales, while CAA Media Finance represents domestic rights.
- ▪Two & Two Pictures, Fifth Season, and Pokeepsie Films are producing the film, with executive producers from Protagonist Pictures and Corin Hardy.
- ▪The story centers on a cartel leader demanding a young boy be handed over due to his dark supernatural abilities, forcing the protagonists to make a life-or-death decision.
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Home Film Global May 1, 2026 10:15am PT Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir to Star in Álex de la Iglesia’s Action-Thriller ‘Hold the Devil’ From ‘Black Doves’ Writer Joe Barton (EXCLUSIVE) Protagonist is launching the film, set in the cartel-plagued Texas borderlands, in Cannes By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Demián Bichir to Star in Álex de la Iglesia’s Action-Thriller ‘Hold the Devil’ From ‘Black Doves’ Writer Joe Barton (EXCLUSIVE) 5 hours ago ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Star Simone Ashley on Coming Up With Her ‘Who Gives Away Chanel?’ Line, Channeling Rihanna and Recording Her First EP Between Shoots 7 hours ago YA Rom-Com ‘The Upside of Unrequited,’ Part of Becky Albertalli’s ‘Simonverse,’ Reveals First Look as Capture Boards Sales Ahead…
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