Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment have revealed that The Duel, an R-rated dramedy starring Dylan Sprouse (Beautiful Disaster)
and Callan McAuliffe (The Walking Dead)
, will hit theaters for one night only through a partnership with Iconic Events on July 31.
Sneak Peeks to Stir Excitement
The announcement was accompanied by the release of first-look photos. The film, penned and directed by Justin Matthews & Luke Spencer Roberts (Upgraded)
, promises a unique blend of humor and drama.
Dylan Sprouse Steps Up as Executive Producer
Dylan Sprouse’s debut project as an executive producer, The Duel follows Woody (Callan McAuliffe)
, who discovers that his best friend Colin (Sprouse)
has been having an affair with his girlfriend. Choosing a classic form of revenge, Woody challenges Colin to a gentleman’s duel to the death.
said Grindstone Entertainment CEO Barry Booker.This film is crazy fun, unpredictable, and hilarious. Moviegoers will love spending time with these characters in this extremely funny story.
A Story of Friendship and Honor
An intriguing twist in the narrative involves two friends who join the duel, adding layers to this tale of friendship tested by betrayal. As described by Justin Matthews: Upon discovering that his best friend, Colin (Dylan Sprouse), has been having an affair with his girlfriend, Woody (Callan McAuliffe) decides that no modern form of revenge could possibly satisfy him. Instead, Woody challenges his closest companion to a classic contest of honor a gentleman’s duel to the death.
A Star-Studded Ensemble
The film boasts a diverse cast that includes Denny Love (Looking for Alaska)
, Hart Denton (Riverdale)
, Maria Gabriela De Faría (upcoming Superman)
, Rachel Matthews (Upgraded)
, Christian McGaffney (Simon)
, Ronald Guttman (Broadway’s Patriots)
, and Patrick Warburton (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
.
Industry Reactions and Future Releases
Hitting theaters just as anticipation mounts for blockbusters like Deadpool & Wolverine spin-offs, The Duel will face tough competition but is expected to carve its niche among summer releases.
Reflecting on his venture into executive production, Dylan Sprouse remarked: I couldn’t be more proud of the film we created. In the past I’ve been reluctant to attach myself unless I wholeheartedly believed in the project, and The Duel was exactly that for me.
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