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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Kitsch to Star in ‘Eleven Days' Prison Hostage Thriller
Taylor Kitsch is set to play a Texas prison boss facing a hostage taking drama in Eleven Days, a new thriller directed by Peter Landesman. In the indie, set in 1974 and based on a real-life prison uprising, Kitsch will take the role of Jim Estelle, the head of the Texas Department of Corrections, attempting to end a hostage taking in the Huntsville Penitentiary led by heroin kingpin Federico Carrasco as part of an escape plan gone wrong. More from The Hollywood Reporter Charlie Coleman Joining Amazon MGM Studios as Head of International Theatrical Marketing Mark Ruffalo Slams Joe Rogan Over Response to ICE Immigration Raids: "It's a Little Late Now" Sony to Release Select Amazon MGM Movies Overseas, Beginning With Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' Estelle has to lead crunch negotiations with the hostage takers and their ruthless leader to end the tense siege drama. 'Lines between captor and captive, justice and survival, begin to blur as the siege spirals for eleven endless, terrifying days,' a synopsis from the film's producers reads. The screenplay is by Kevin Sheridan, with revisions by Landesman. Eleven Days is based on the book Eleven Days in Hell: The 1974 Carrasco Prison Siege at Huntsville, Texas, by William T. Harper. The film's production is scheduled to take place in Texas in September, with Vincent Newman and Vance Howard serving as producers. Kitsch recently starred in Netflix's American Primeval limited series and will also appear in the upcoming prequel series Dark Wolf, a spinoff of The Terminal List series in which Kitsch played the character Ben Edwards. Other credits include Only the Brave, opposite Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges and Jennifer Connelly, as well as the TV movie The Norman Heart for HBO, in which he starred alongside Mark Ruffalo and Julia Roberts. Landesman's film credits include Concussion, the 2015 football drama about player brain injuries that starred Will Smith, Parkland and Kill the Messenger. Kitsch is represented by Untitled Entertainment and WME. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
'Untamed': 'Yellowstone' Meets 'True Detective' In Detective Thriller That's Number One On Netflix
If you loved the Yellowstone universe for its sprawling landscapes and shots of untamed America as much as the drama, then Netflix has a new show for you - Untamed. Like many of the streaming platform's monster hits in recent times, Untamed has come from a relatively quiet release to storm to the top of the charts in the UK as its gained a word-of-mouth popularity with fans. The streaming giant this week said the show was also number one on the global top 10 English TV list, with 24.6million views so far. The show is co-created by Mark who also hit number one in January with his last show, American Primeval. Told across six parts, Untamed is led by Kyle Turner (played by Eric Bana), a special agent in an elite branch of the National Parks Service 'who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness,' says Netflix's Tudum. 'The investigation of a brutal death sends Turner on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past.' The opening of things that go way deeper and darker than you might initially expect, give the show a True Detective quality that fans have loved. Co-creator Elle Smith told Tudum that the key to the show is Turner's co-investigator - Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago), 'A rookie park ranger more accustomed to city life than to the wilds of Yosemite.' Smith says: 'Because Vasquez is new to the park, we get to see the park through her eyes. We get to understand what this job is, and see the beauty of the park, but also the dangers.' Yes, you can watch it at the top of this article. You're good to go - all six episodes of Untamed are available on Netflix now. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Untamed leaked online, Netflix series hit by piracy days after its release
Untamed leaked online: Untamed, one of the most eagerly awaited series of the year, premiered on Netflix on July 17 and received positive reviews. It also left fans eager to know if a second season is in the works. Amid this, Untamed has been hit by piracy. This has sent shockwaves in the industry. Untamed hit by piracy, leaked on torrent sites The new Netflix Series Untamed is out on the platform and has garnered attention in no time. Now, in a shocking development, the show has reportedly been leaked online on piracy sites such as Movierulz and Filmyzilla. Moreover, reports state that terms such as 'Untamed watch online' and 'Untamed Movierulz' are being widely searched. Piracy is a grave challenge for the entertainment industry. Previously, titles such as Squid Game Season 3 and Jitendra Kumar's Panchayat Season 4 were leaked shortly after their release. Piracy affects the viewership numbers and also dilutes the efforts of those associated with the title in question. What dark secrets does Yosemite National Park hold? Eric Bana stars in Untamed, a new mystery thriller from a writer of The Revenant and American Primeval premiering July 17. Additionally, those who access pirated copies leave themselves vulnerable to fraud and malware. One should, therefore, stay away from sites such as Filmyzilla and Movierulz and stick to legal means to watch Untamed through legal means. Untamed review Untamed has received positive reviews with most critics lauding the presentation and performances. Variety heaped praise on its 'layered' narrative. 'Deeply layered and gripping, Untamed is a brilliant detective tale anchored by some of our worst human impulse,' read a portion of the review. The positive response has helped it emerge as a digital hit About Untamed Untamed centres on Kyle Turner, a special agent with the elite Investigative Services Branch (ISB) of the National Parks Service, as he tries to examine crimes that take place in some of America's most remote areas. It stars Eric Bana in the lead. The cast includes Sam Neill, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Lily Santiago. Untamed is the brainchild of Mark L. Smith (The Revenant, American Primeval) and Elle Smith (The Marsh King's Daughter).
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Untamed viewers all say the same thing about Netflix crime series in first few seconds
Netflix's mystery thriller Untamed may have just only dropped onto the streaming service but eager fans have already binged the whole lot - as they make the same comment Netflix fans are all settling down to watch new crime series Untamed tonight - and they're all saying the same thing just a few seconds into watching. All six episodes in the series dropped today (July 17) and many Netflix fans have already binged the whole lot. The limited series, stars Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, an Investigative Services Branch agent of the National Parks Service. He's on the hunt for a killer who knows Yosemite National Park as well as he does. However, with a number of twists and turns, dark secrets in the park's past may prove just as dangerous as the murderer... The series wastes no time getting straight into the action, as during the first episode of the series, Kyle doubts a woman's fatal fall from El Captain was an accident - as he believes the truth lies deeper within Yosemite. While we won't give anything away just yet, fans are all rushing to X, formerly known as Twitter to praise the series, with many saying they're already "hooked" within the first few moments. "I'm already hooked on #Untamed," said one, while another said: "3 minutes of the #Untamed series & I'm already hooked." A third penned: "Just got to the end of episode 3. What a show, so far," as a fourth agreed: " #UntamedNetflix is such a great series." Joining Bana in the star studded cast is Jurassic Park star Sam Neil as Paul Souter. Souter has been the chief park ranger in Yosemite half his life and is a close friend to Turner. Also starring in the cast is Lily Santiago as young police officer Naya Vasquez and Daredevil star Wilson Bethel as Shane Maguire. Earlier in the year, fans were treated to a nail-biting trailer, which heard Bana commentate: "People come here to explore, see maybe 10% of the park," later adding: "Things happen different out here." The series is said to be perfect for those who were gripped by Yellowstone and American Primeval - with fans sure to be hooked in within seconds. Fans have been waiting at the edge of their sofas ever since the trailer dropped earlier this month, with Eric Bana fans rushing to the comments to express their excitement.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Real life version of Netflix's Untamed is ‘must see TV for true crime fans'
Fans of the genre will be instantly hooked The real life version of Netflix's new crime drama is said to be 'must see TV for true crime fans'. Untamed has only just been released on the major streaming platform and is already gaining positive reception from fans and critics alike. It has been dubbed as the best show of 2025 so far by some reviewers, while others have said it is perfect for fans of Yellowstone and American Primeval. A six-part limited series, the show stars Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness. He launches an investigation into the mysterious death of a young woman which sends him on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past. What might surprise viewers is that Bana's character's job is a real occupation in the United States. There really are dedicated officers, who investigate serious crimes that occur in one of the country's National Parks. They are also referred to as the ISB. According to the National Parks Service website: "The special agents of the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are a specialised and highly trained team of criminal investigators. Together with program and victim support specialists as well as an intelligence analyst, the team works year-round and around the clock to investigate complex, sensitive, and long-term cases for crimes throughout the national park system. ISB personnel are stationed among America's more than 420 national parks and report directly to NPS headquarters in Washington, D.C." Untamed isn't the first series that have focused on these investigations. Wild Crime, is a docuseries currently available to stream on Disney+ that "chronicles this uniquely qualified team that leads the investigations as they seek to bring law and order to some of America's most rugged and remote landscapes." All four seasons are currently streaming and each tackles a different case. Season one opens with Harold Henthor's 911 call to report that his wife Toni has been gravely injured after falling off of a cliff on a remote trail. However, the investigation unearths that there may be to this accident and soon examines Henthor's first wife and more. In its second season, a hand is found in Yosemite. A serial killer confesses but he's lied about committing hundreds of murders--is this one real, or a false confession? In the third instalment, the series retells the case of Meredith Emerson, who went for a hike on a trail in Pisgah National Park and never returned. Was she injured, abducted, or the victim of a serial killer who stalked National Parks? Then a woman goes missing from a National Forest in Florida, a couple vanish in a National Forest in North Carolina, and a young woman disappears from a National Forest in Georgia. Are the cases connected? Wild Crime's fourth season picks up after an Alaska barista goes missing along with some cash. Surveillance video shows her walking away with a man. A text sent from her phone says she needs time to think but her dad is suspicious. Was she abducted? Police aren't sure, until a note arrives. While not earning enough reviews for a score on Rotten Tomatoes, the series has overall received positive feedback from viewers. One posted online: "Fresh, seamless show about how these khaki and chukka boot wearing superheroes gather evidence, reconstruct crime scenes, and seek justice for the victims, against the majestic backdrop of our nation's most impressive natural landscapes and skylines. THIS is must-see tv for true crime fans." One review sums up the unique appeal to Wild Crime, and its one that it seems to share with Netflix's Untamed. That it focuses on a little known investigative team. They said: "If you're looking for a true crime doc that'll keep you engaged with plenty of new twists, Wild Crime will do the trick. You're getting every aspect of this case, with an added look into life as a Rocky Mountains ranger." While continuing: "That's the bonus appeal of Wild Crime. Even though the true crime story is pretty tame and a little stale, watching the park experts delve into the accident makes it worthwhile. There are 84 million acres of national parks that need to be patrolled, and how many members of the ISB are there in total? A meek 34. It's incredible to imagine these folks tackling that much land mass, and on top of that, their job isn't exactly easy. They've got to climb uphill, take perilous journeys into the wilderness, and risk their lives to protect us from harm's way."
