Overview
- Independent Film Company acquired U.S. rights to The Stunt Driver and has scheduled a nationwide theatrical release for September 25, 2026.
- Michael Dowse wrote and directed the biographical comedy, which stars Jay Baruchel as Canadian stuntman Ken Carter and focuses on Carter’s attempt to jump the St. Lawrence River in a rocket car.
- Ben Foster plays Evel Knievel in a cast that also includes Laurence Leboeuf, Dan Bakkedahl and Ed Helms.
- The deal was negotiated by Ayo Kepher Maat with UTA and the film was produced by Jennifer Wilson and Michael Dowse for Film Cardinal with executive producers from Protagonist Pictures and Mongrel Media.
- Producers are using a Toronto Film Festival world premiere to generate reviews and audience interest that could help the film expand beyond its initial U.S. run and reach wider international buyers.