There will be no “shame” here.Lena Headey, known for her unforgettable role asCersei Lannister inGame of Thrones, is joining forces withBetter Call Saul’s Bob OdenkirkforNormal, an upcoming action thriller directed byBen Wheatley(Free Fire,Kill List), as per an exclusive report byVariety. Headey will also be joined by the Fonz himself,Henry Winkler, in what must be one of the most unlikely trios to headline an action film in some time. The film is also being put together by the producing team responsible for the 2021 surprise hitNobody, which starred Odenkirk in an unforgettable, action-heavy role, and forwhich he recently wrapped shooting the sequeland the action comes from a screenplay penned byDerek Kolstad, the mind behindJohn Wick.
InNormal, Odenkirk takes on the role of Ulysses,an unlikely herothrust into the position of substitute sheriff in the seemingly peaceful and, dare we say, boring town of Normal, Minnesota. After a local bank robbery rocks the town, Ulysses finds himself caught in a web of secrets that goes far beyond a simple heist, revealing darker layers hidden beneath Normal’s wholesome surface. Headey will be playing Moira, the local bartender who’s no doubt seen her fair share of nonsense in her time, while Winkler will be stepping into the shoes of the town mayor. Principal photography kicked off on October 21 in Winnipeg, Canada, where filming will continue until December. Rounding out the cast areRyan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Brendan Fletcher, Peter Shinkoda, andJess McLeod.In a joint statement, the producers expressed their enthusiasm:
“We’re thrilled Ben Wheatley joined us on this one. He is an absolute master of the form. We love our cast and are excited to try and capture something unexpected.”
Where Do You Know the Cast of ‘Normal’ From?
Odenkirk is best known for his transformative role inBreaking Badand its sister series,Better Call Saul, where he played the cunning Saul Goodman, the corrupt mob lawyer with a complex past. Headey is best known as the ruthless Cersei Lannister inGame of Thronesand her fierce portrayal in300,as well as playing the iconic Sarah Connor in theTerminatoroffshoot,The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Winkler is a veteran actor who is beloved for his role as Arthur Fonzarelli in the legendary sitcom,Happy Days, andmore recently, the Emmy-winningBarry.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates onNormal.
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