Killer Heat

American crime mystery drama film

  • Roberto Bentivegna
  • Matt Charman
Based on"The Jealousy Man"
by Jo NesbøProduced byBrad WestonStarring
  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  • Shailene Woodley
  • Richard Madden
CinematographyAndrew DunnEdited by
  • Jay Cassidy
  • Neil Smith
Music byJoseph Shirley
Production
companies
  • Makeready
  • Faliro House
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • September 26, 2024 (2024-09-26)
CountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Killer Heat is an upcoming American crime mystery drama film directed by Philippe Lacôte and produced by Brad Weston, the film is based on Jo Nesbø’s short story "The Jealousy Man". Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden are set to star.

Killer Heat is scheduled to be released on September 26, 2024, by Amazon MGM Studios.

Synopsis

On a remote Greek island, twin brothers (Madden) are caught in a violent love triangle. A damaged detective known as “The Jealousy Man” (Gordon-Levitt) is brought in to investigate the case.[1]

Cast

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Nick Bali
  • Shailene Woodley as Penelope Vardakis
  • Richard Madden as Elias 'Leonidas'

Production

The adapted screenplay was penned by Roberto Bentivegna with revisions by Matt Charman. Makeready’s Brad Weston is producing the project, with Faliro House serving as the local production entity. Gordon-Levitt will also executive produce alongside Nesbø, Niclas Salomonsson, Tom Karnowski and Makeready’s Collin Creighton.[2][3]

Filming

Principal photography began in April 2023.[4] Filming locations include the Greek island of Crete.[5]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on September 26, 2024, by Amazon MGM Studios.[6]

References

  1. ^ Jackson, Angelique (April 3, 2023). "Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley and Richard Madden to Star in 'Killer Heat' for Amazon Studios". Variety. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Vlessing, Etan (April 3, 2023). "Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Richard Madden to Star in 'Killer Heat' Drama". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Lawrence, Daniel David (April 3, 2023). "Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden to Star in Thriller 'Killer Heat'". Collider.
  4. ^ Villei, Matt (April 20, 2023). "Richard Madden's Next Film Is 'Killer Heat' and It's Filming Now". Collider. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 3, 2023). "Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley & Richard Madden To Star In Amazon Studios' 'Killer Heat'". Hollywood Deadline. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios fall lineup: 13 new films you won't want to miss". Amazon. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
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