Who is behind a potentially devastating missile launch? Everyone is searching for the answer in Netflix’s “A House of Dynamite.” The film follows U.S. officials, experts, and soldiers tasked with discovering the truth. ‘Dynamite’ comes at a time when geopolitical tensions seemingly grow on a daily basis. The premise highlights how easy it can be to set off the most extreme outcomes.
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow helms the project. Her filmography features a number of popular films, including ”The Hurt Locker,” “Near Dark,” and “Point Break.” Bigelow’s most recent drama, “Detroit,” premiered in 2017. Noah Oppenheim writes the film’s screenplay. He co-wrote cinematic adaptations of “The Maze Runner” and “Allegiant.” Oppenheim also contributed the screenplay for Pablo Larraín’s 2016 period drama “Jackie.”
‘Dynamite‘ features an all-star cast. Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, and Jonah Hauer-King are just some of the talent leading this project, with Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke also starring. Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen, and Kaitlyn Dever round out the cast.
The film’s official synopsis:
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When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
Brian Bell and Sarah Bremner serve as executive producers on “A House of Dynamite.” The film debuts in select UK theaters on October 3, then expands to select theaters globally on October 10. It arrives on Netflix on October 24. Watch the new trailer below.
