Brandon Sklenar Saddles Up for New Western ‘The Rescue’—Everything We Know So Far
The '1923' star is bringing his cowboy charm to the big screen in this thrilling new adventure
Key Takeaways
- 'The Rescue' follows a rodeo cowboy whose world is upended when his daughter goes missing.
- Brandon Sklenar is joined by Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas and Tim Blake Nelson in the film's cast.
- 'The Rescue' is set to hit theaters on January 27, 2027 and is currently in pre-production.
Ever since the hit Yellowstone prequel 1923 ended, fans have been begging its breakout star Brandon Sklenar to star in another Western. And now, after over a year of waiting, it looks like that’s finally going to happen! Below we share everything you need to know about Sklenar’s new film The Rescue, including details on the film’s plot, cast and release date.
What we know so far about ‘The Rescue’
The Rescue was initially announced in 2025 while 1923 was still on the air. At the time, Sklenar was announced as one of the cast members, but because of the Taylor Sheridan series, the news was largely overlooked by Western fans.
The plot of The Rescue centers on a popular rodeo cowboy whose world is turned upside down when his daughter goes missing. Described as a high-stakes adventure thriller, the film is also notable for being among the first projects greenlit by Skydance–Paramount, the newly formed production partnership between Skydance and Paramount.
“It is truly an honor and a privilege to help lead this iconic brand into its next chapter. My experience at Skydance and across all levels of production has shown me what it takes to bring great stories to life—and just how powerful it is when visionary creators are supported by strong leadership and a clear mission,” David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Paramount said of the merger in April 2025.
Who’s going to be in ‘The Rescue’?
Along with Sklenar, Josh Lucas, Nick Searcy, Lorelei Olivia Mote, Austin Amelio, Spencer Treat Clark, Tim Blake Nelson and Josh Duhamel will star in The Rescue. The film will be directed by Potsy Ponciroli, written by John Fusco and produced by Shannon Houchins and Cliff Roberts.
“I didn’t realize I was as big a fan until I started getting into it,” Ponciroli told The Hollywood Reporter of the Western film genre in September 2021. “I grew up on Westerns like Young Guns and Tombstone and of course I loved Deadwood the show, but once I started [directing] I really did a deep dive into the old Westerns, like McCabe & Mrs Miller, which is fantastic.”
And he’s not the only Western lover. In an interview with Behind the Blinds, Skelnar opened up about what the genre means to him and his family. “Both of my grandfathers loved Westerns. I grew up on them,” the actor said. “Once Upon a Time in the West is up there. The Man with No Name series from Sergio Leone. That’s a clear topper. Searchers. High Plains Drifter. Can’t really argue with Clint’s [Eastwood] impact on the genre and what he embodied in those films.”
When will ‘The Rescue’ release
The Rescue is expected to be released on January 27, 2027. It’s currently in pre-production, which means they haven’t started filming yet.
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