Guy Pearce Conspiracy Thriller ‘The Marshal’ to Lead Epic Pictures’ Cannes Slate as First Look Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)

Epic Pictures Group has taken international sales right for upcoming feature “The Marshall,” starring Oscar nominee Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist”), and will launch the film at this year’s Marche du Film in Cannes.

From director Andrew Baird (“Zone 414,” “One Way,” “Sunrise”) and written by Jay Thames, “The Marshal” — which recently wrapped production — is described as a “taut, modern conspiracy thriller rooted in moral ambiguity and high-stakes action.” It also marks the third collaboration between Pearce and director Baird, following “Zone 414” (2021) and “Sunrise” (2024).

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The film follows Iraq War veteran Clay Mercer (Pearce), an elite marksman for the U.S. Marshals whose life unravels after a single shot at a presidential rally destroys his career. Years later, drawn into a covert network of operatives and manipulated through a web of corruption, Clay must decide whether to become the weapon he was shaped to be or dismantle the system from within.

Alongside Pearce, an ensemble cast includes Bruce Greenwood (“Star Trek,” “Dark Winds”), Kaniehtiio Horn (“Possessor,” “Mohawk”), Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson (“Vikings: Valhalla”), Navid Negahban (“Homeland”), Jaylen Moore (“Six”), Joel Thomas Hynes (“Orphan Black”), Gina La Piana (“The Night Driver”) and Anthony Del Negro (“Ladybug,” “Edge of Everything”).

“I’m thrilled to be working with my friend Andrew Baird once again, especially on this gripping piece by Jay Thames,” said Pearce. “Since L.A. Confidential, I’ve been drawn to stories that explore the fragile and often contradictory nature of truth, and the opportunity to navigate the layered intrigue of ‘The Marshal’ has been genuinely electrifying.”

Added Baird: “What drew me to ‘The Marshal’ was how timely it is in today’s current political climate, while still delivering a tightly wound, pressure-cooker conspiracy thriller. Guy is one of cinema’s great actors, and it’s a privilege to collaborate with him again.”

The international sales agreement was negotiated by Alan B. Bursteen, president of Milestone Studios, with Patrick Ewald, CEO of Epic Pictures.

“The Marshal represents exactly the kind of bold, high-concept storytelling that resonates with global audiences,” said Ewald, who also exec produces. “With Guy Pearce and Andrew Baird reuniting, we’re excited to bring this gripping thriller to buyers at Cannes.”

‘The Marshal’ is produced by Kevin Matusow for Traveling Picture Show Company, Jay Thames for 77 Films and Rob and Peter Blackie for Elemental Pictures. The film is co-produced by Michael Solomon with Patrick Ewald, and Katie Page serving as executive producers. Additional EP’s include Kate Bacon, Mark S. Batzel, Lee Broda, Carissa Buffel, Alan B. Bursteen and Dawn Bursteen of Milestone Studios, Bryan Coyne, James Cullen Bressack, Bruce Cummings, Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Michael J. Moss, Jr., and Jeffrey M. Silverman.

Epic’s recently appointed president of sales and content Caroline Couret-Delègue will represent ‘The Marshal’ as part of the company’s Cannes sales slate at its space at the Grand Hotel Residences.