Magnolia Pictures has released the first trailer for the gritty action thrillerRed Right Handtoday, and it seesOrlando Bloomre-enter the line of fire to protect his loved ones. Following his latest turn inGran TurismooppositeArchie MadekweandDavid Harbour, he trades in his Nissan gear to play Cash, whose quiet life in the Appalachian town of Odim County is disrupted by local crime lord Big Cat (Andie MacDowell). Forced under her thumb once again, he chooses to make a stand for his home and only remaining family.
The trailer highlights the stakes for Cash as he’s drawn back into the tyrannical Big Cat’s grasp. He’s dedicated to caring for his recently orphaned niece Savannah (Chapel Oaks), but the queenpin’s presence makes that all the more difficult. Cash and Big Cat have a history thanks to his family, and he’ll have to get his hands dirty to guarantee his safety and pay off some debts. As he slips deeper into this nightmarish situation and realizes the lengths he’s capable of going to for Savannah, things will only get more brutal and bloody. This storywon’t shy from dark violence courtesy of Cash,who will blur the line between good and evilin his grueling journey to simply save what he loves.
Red Right Handis the latest film from brothersIan and Eshom Nelms, the directorial duo behind 2020’s violent and darkly comedic Christmas flickFatman. Although they typically write the scripts for their own projects, they joined forces with first-time scribeJonathan Easleythis time around. Together, their work promises “the kinds of characters who leave an unforgettable imprint on you” brought to life by a strong cast headlined bya gruff and disheveled Bloomand an intimidating MacDowell alongsideGarret Dillahunt,Scott Haze,Mo McRae,Brian Geraghty,Kenneth Miller, andNicholas Logan. Producing the film areJohn WickveteransBasil IwanykandErica LeealongsideJason TamascoandZak Kristofekfor Traction andMike Gabrawyfrom Asbury Park Pictures.Galen SmithandMarc Danonare executive producers.
Orlando Bloom Has Plenty to Look Forward to After ‘Red Right Hand’
The future looks bright for Bloom after the release ofRed RightHandwith no shortage of exciting projects in the pipeline. Back in 2022, he signed on tojoinPete DavidsonandNaomi ScottinWizards!for A24 which has been described as an absurd stoner comedy and is likely due for a 2024 release. 2023 also saw Bloom line upthe boxing dramaThe Cutwith directorSean Ellisanda series adaptation ofMaggie O’Farrell’sThis Must Be the Placeat Amazon Studios. It’s safe to say that audiences will be seeing much more of theLord of the RingsandPirates of the Caribbeanstar over the next few years as each project arrives.
Red Right Handwill be releasedin theaters and through VOD on February 23. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
