Austin Butler is not only one of the actors of the moment but has experienced a rather meteoric rise to fame. Since his portrayal in the Elvis biopic, he has consistently been in front of cameras and in the public eye.
Thanks to his performance as the King of Rock N’ Roll, the star earned his first Oscar nomination, becoming one of the most promising talents of the new generation in the industry.
Soon, we will see him starring in significant new projects, which will be helmed by some of the most renowned and established filmmakers. Here, check out what his upcoming series and movies are…
What are Austin Butler’s next projects?
City On Fire – tBA
City on Fire is the new crime film that will feature Austin as its protagonist, in the role of Danny Ryan. Although it is currently in post-production, some details about the project, such as its plot and screenwriter, have already been revealed.
The script was developed by Don Winslow (Savages and The Death and Life of Bobby Z), who is also responsible for the novels on which the film is based. The actor himself will produce a film that, if all goes well, could be the beginning of a new franchise.
The story is set in the mid-1980s and follows Danny Ryan, who is forced to transform from a street soldier into a ruthless commander to save his loved ones. Due to this, he plans to create a dynasty or perish in the attempt while battling against the mafia, the police and the government.
Deadline confirmed on April 16th that Justin Kuritzkes, the writer of “Challengers” with Zendaya, will be responsible for writing the script for the adaptation, which will also be produced by Butler and focuses on two criminal empires in a brutal war.
Eddington – 2025
Not much is known yet about Eddington, the upcoming drama featuring Butler in the cast. However, it has been confirmed that the film will be directed and written by Ari Aster, known as one of the best filmmakers of the generation.
Austin will share the screen with two prominent figures: Joaquin Phoenix and Candice Bergen. So far, they are the only ones confirmed to carry out the plot, which has been described as a “Film noir ensemble western dark comedy”.
The actor will have a small role in the movie, but it has not been confirmed who it will be or if it will be significant. In addition to the two main stars, the cast includes Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal.
The western, set during the pandemic, is scheduled to be released at some point in 2025, as filming is set to begin in March 2024. It is anticipated that once production begins, more details will be revealed.
The Bikeriders – June 21, 2024
The Bikeriders is the R-rated drama that has everyone on the edge of their seats, especially due to the star-studded cast. The film is set to hit the big screen on June 21 of this year, and the countdown has already begun.
Austin will lead the storyline, in the role of Benny. Of course, he won’t be the only lead actor, as the story follows the rise of a Midwest motorcycle club throughout the lives of its members.
Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Jodie Comer, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, Norman Reedus, Toby Wallace, Damon Herriman and Emory Cohen are some of the actors accompanying him and bringing the rest of the characters to life.
The thriller was written and directed by Jeff Nichols, known for previous works such as “Take Shelter” with Jessica Chastain, “Mud” with Matthew McConaughey, and the Oscar-nominated “Loving” with Ruth Negga.
caught stealing- TBA
Darren Aronofsky‘s crime thriller will follow Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s NYC. The movie is being written by Charlie Huston, based on his book of the same name. Protozoa produces, and Sony will distribute.
Heat 2 – TBA
It seems that everything indicates that Austin Butler will be the one to replace Val Kilmer‘s character in the upcoming Heat 2, directed by Michael Mann. The young actor has been seen undergoing gun training with Taran Tactical.
The filmmaker in charge of the project also stated that he wants Adam Driver as a young version of Robert De Niro‘s character. Nearly 30 years later, the action thriller seems to be making a comeback on the big screen.
The sequel, functioning as a prequel, is based on the novel of the same name co-written by Mann and Meg Gardiner. It will follow McCauley, Chris Shiherlis and Vincent Hanna in the years leading up to the Los Angeles crime saga, narrating what happens to the characters in the years following.
“Meg Gardiner and I wrote the novel Heat 2, which came out just as we were shooting Ferrari. It was very successful. I plan to shoot that next“, the director confessed during an interview, as reported by Deadline. The release date has not been confirmed yet.
The Insneider reported that Butler could star in Darren Aronofsky‘s upcoming mysterious thriller, which has not been revealed much yet. The only thing known about the project so far is that the director plans to start developing it soon, juggling it with his other productions, such as the Elon Musk biopic for A24.
