1923star Brandon Sklenar is set to lead an upcoming neo-Western movie,The Rescue. Sklenar is best known for his role as Spencer Dutton intheYellowstoneprequel seriescreated by Taylor Sheridan. A World War I veteran and a big-game hunter in Africa, Spencer is a fierce protector of his family’s Montana ranch. Following the success of1923, Sklenar’s reputation in the genre has only grown.The Rescuewill also mark another major role in a feature-length project after Sklenar portrayed Atlas in the acclaimed dramaIt Ends With Us.
According toDeadline,Sklenar is confirmed to star inThe Rescue, a modern-day Western film fromOld Henrydirector Potsy Ponciroli. While further plot details remain under wraps, the film is set to follow a rodeo cowboy when his skills are put to the test outside the stadium. The project boasts an impressive production team from Skydance, including David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger, with Aimee Rivera overseeing the project for the studio. John Fusco wrote the screenplay.
What The 1923 Star’s Role In The Rescue Means
Sklenar And Ponciroli Saddle Up For A New Frontier
Sklenar’s casting inThe Rescuehighlights the ongoing resurgence of the Western genre in modern Hollywood, following the success ofTaylor Sheridan’s award-winning streak of neo-Westerns. In1923,Sklenar proved his ability to handle gritty, action-heavy material with a raw authenticity and vulnerabilityas the younger son of James and Margaret Dutton. Spencer’s relationship with Alex (Julia Schlaepfer) has since become a beloved addition to the series, as the newlywed couple fight to reunite back in Montana.
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Ponciroli’s return to the genre afterOld Henryin 2021 is noteworthy. The action drama earned widespread praise for its somber dive into the Wild West,earning a 94% critic score and 92% audience scoreon Rotten Tomatoes. With a screenplay by Fusco, whose previous work includesHidalgoandThe Highwaymen,The Rescuecertainly has the creative backing to bring compelling character development and thrilling action to another rugged, unforgiving ride along the American frontier.
The 1923 Star Makes The Rescue A Must-Watch Western
Sklenar’s casting inThe Rescuefeels like a perfect continuation of his rise as a standout talentin the Western genre. His performance in1923showed he was a natural fit for a modern-day Western that pushes the genre forward as a rodeo cowboy on a thrilling adventure. With Ponciroli’s acclaimed Western-style direction and a strong creative team behind the film,The Rescuehas the potential to be another hit on the wild frontier.
