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Academy Award-nominated actor recalls the day he read the script for 20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment’s Whalefall, which arrives in cinemas this October.
Whalefall Plot & Cast
Whalefall, based on Daniel Kraus’s bestselling novel, brings a gripping survival thriller to the big screen, starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy and Emily Rudd. Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
Josh Brolin On Reading The Whalefall Script
Actor Brolin, who has a vast filmography filled with exciting movies and genres, revisits the day he read the script for the first time. “I slowed down when I was reading it because I didn’t want it to end,” says Brolin. “I finished it, I put it on my chest, I wrapped my arms around my chest, and I sobbed. I didn’t just cry; I sobbed, because it resonated with me so deeply, and it was poetic and visceral, and emotional.”
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Josh Brolin On Playing Mitt Gardiner
Brolin plays Mitt Gardiner, father of Jay. “Our story actually starts with Mitt,” explains producer Allan Mandelbaum. “He is the catalyst for Jay’s adventure.” Mitt is a hero and a local diving legend, a member of the Monterey Dive Club, and someone who is passionate about the sea.
“Mitt is pretty tough as a father,” says Brolin. “I think of him as this seafaring, nautical-obsessed, Steinbeck-obsessed character, and I don’t know if I’ve ever been so willing and happy to dive into something. He is such a great character, and what I love about him is that he has a presence throughout the entire film, and he’s really driving the narrative.”
Whalefall Crew & Release Date
Whalefall is directed by Brian Duffield and features a screenplay by Brian Duffield & Daniel Kraus. The producers are Brian Grazer, p.g.a., Brian Duffield, p.g.a., Jeb Brody, Allan Mandelbaum, p.g.a., with Doug Merrifield, Richard Abate, Will Rowbotham serving as executive producers.
Whalefall arrives exclusively in Indian theaters on October 16, 2026.
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