Guy Pearce Conspiracy Thriller ‘The Marshal’ to Lead Epic Pictures’ Cannes Slate as First Look Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
Guy Pearce stars in 'The Marshal,' a conspiracy thriller that follows a U.S. Marshal whose life unravels after a fateful shot at a presidential rally. Directed by Andrew Baird and written by Jay Thames, the film explores moral ambiguity and systemic corruption in a high-stakes narrative. Epic Pictures is launching international sales for the recently completed film at Cannes. The project marks the third collaboration between Pearce and Baird.
- ▪The Marshal stars Guy Pearce as Clay Mercer, an Iraq War veteran and elite marksman for the U.S. Marshals whose career collapses after a single shot at a presidential rally.
- ▪Directed by Andrew Baird and written by Jay Thames, the film is described as a taut, modern conspiracy thriller rooted in moral ambiguity and high-stakes action.
- ▪Epic Pictures acquired international sales rights and will launch the film at this year’s Marche du Film in Cannes.
- ▪The ensemble cast includes Bruce Greenwood, Kaniehtiio Horn, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Navid Negahban, and Jaylen Moore.
- ▪This is the third collaboration between Guy Pearce and director Andrew Baird, following 'Zone 414' (2021) and 'Sunrise' (2024).
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Home Film Global Apr 28, 2026 6:45am PT Guy Pearce Conspiracy Thriller ‘The Marshal’ to Lead Epic Pictures’ Cannes Slate as First Look Revealed (EXCLUSIVE) By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest ‘Enola Holmes’ Star Susan Wokoma, ‘Harry Potter’ Alum Jessie Cave to Lead ‘Curse in a Frame,’ Inspired by Viral True Story About ‘Haunted’ Painting (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Vanessa Kirby and Lewis Pullman to Play Astronauts in Kitty Green’s ‘The Spacesuit,’ HanWay Launching in Cannes 1 hour ago Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alywn to Star in Witch Hunt Action-Thriller ‘Cavendish,’ Cornerstone Launching in Cannes 23 hours ago See All Epic Pictures Epic Pictures Group has taken international sales right for upcoming feature “The Marshall,” starring Oscar nominee Guy Pearce…
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