Netflixhas released the first trailer forRebel Ridge, their upcoming action movie about a resourceful hero who will do everything in his power to eliminate corruption from his town.Aaron Pierresteps into the shoes of Terry Richmond, a former Marine who was trying to lead a quiet life. But when his cousin is imprisoned, the lead of the story posts bail to save him from imminent danger. However, law enforcement wrongfully seizes Richmond’s savings. It’s up to the hero ofRebel Ridgeto demand justice and save his relative before it’s too late.
The cast ofRebel Ridgewill also includeDon Johnson,AnnaSophia RobbandJames Cromwell. Robb will portray Summr McBride, a court clerk who will quickly become Terry’s ally during his quest to get to the bottom of the truth. Johnson will step into the shoes Sandy Burnne. The local chief of police could be one of the antagonists keeping Richmond away from his cousin. Time will tell who Terry will be able to trust in the unpredictable twists and turns ofRebel Ridge.
Rebel Ridgewas written and directed byJeremy Saulnier. The filmmaker has come a long way since the debut of his first movie,Murder Party. The horror comedy was met with critical acclaim, leading Saulnier to a career that would also feature the development of titles such asBlue RuinandGreen Room. The last movie directed by Saulnier,Hold the Dark, starredJeffrey WrightandRiley Keough. The project was released on Netflix, paving the way for the working relationship that would allowRebel Ridgeto be developed. After spending a few years focusing on horror comedies and gripping dramas, Saulnier will dive deep into the thriller genre withRebel Ridge.
The Star of ‘Rebel Ridge’
Rebel Ridgewill give Aaron Pierre plenty of time to shine on the screen thanks to his leading role as Terry Richmond. The actor had a breakout role inKrypton, the television series that followed the story of Superman’s grandfather. The performer will also be seen in the next season ofThe Morning Show. But perhaps his biggest role of the year will be voicing the titular character inMufasa: The Lion King. The upcoming theatrical prequel will debut on the big screen later this year, after the previousLion Kingmovie earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. In the meantime, Pierre has a mystery to solve this fall in the form ofRebel Ridge.
You can check out the trailer forRebel Ridgeabove, before the movie premieres on Netflix on September 6.
