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Is Duke Johnson’s ‘The Actor’ the Next Big Noir Mystery? First Poster Spotted!

Duke Johnson’s upcoming noir drama, The Actor, starring Andre Holland, is generating buzz with its first poster sighting. Is a 2024 release finally on the horizon?

Liam Sterling February 17, 2025 Add a Comment
The Actor

Film fans and noir lovers have been waiting eagerly for director Duke Johnson's The Actor, a film adaptation of Donald E. Westlake's best-selling novel Memory. And while an official release date remains elusive, a promising new development suggests we may not have to wait much longer.

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What Is The Actor About?A Major Milestone for Duke JohnsonA Star-Studded CastWhat’s Next?Personal Impressions

A Redditor recently spotted the first poster for The Actor at New York's Angelika Film Center, hinting at an imminent release. The film, which wrapped production in April 2023, has been in post-production for quite some time, but with its new ‘R' rating from the MPA and this fresh promotional material, speculation points toward a fall premiere—possibly at the Telluride Film Festival.

What Is The Actor About?

Set in the 1950s, The Actor follows a man suffering from amnesia who awakens in Ohio with no recollection of his past. Determined to uncover his identity, he embarks on a journey to New York, where he becomes entangled in a romance with a mysterious woman, played by Gemma Chan. With its noir undertones and psychological depth, the film promises to deliver a compelling mystery-thriller experience.

A Major Milestone for Duke Johnson

Duke Johnson is best known for co-directing the stop-motion animated masterpiece Anomalisa alongside Charlie Kaufman. That film, released in 2015, was lauded for its emotional depth and innovative animation. The Actor marks Johnson's first foray into live-action filmmaking—a significant shift for the director but one that could showcase his storytelling prowess in a whole new light.

A Star-Studded Cast

Aside from Holland and Chan, the ensemble cast includes May Calamawy, Toby Jones, Tracey Ullman, Olwen Fouéré, and Joe Cole. With a lineup this strong, expectations are high for the performances to be as gripping as the film's premise.

What's Next?

With no official release date announced, the film's trajectory remains uncertain, but the poster sighting signals that marketing is ramping up. Could The Actor become one of 2024's most intriguing cinematic offerings? And if so, will Johnson's transition to live-action prove as impactful as his work in animation?

Personal Impressions

The fact that Duke Johnson is tackling live-action for the first time is what excites me most. Anomalisa was deeply human and psychologically rich—two qualities that could elevate The Actor beyond a standard noir mystery. The presence of Andre Holland, whose performances are always layered and compelling, further strengthens my confidence in this film's potential. While the lack of a confirmed release date is frustrating, the slow drip of information suggests that Neon is positioning this for a festival push, which could mean a strong critical reception before a wider release.

Are you intrigued by The Actor? Do you think Duke Johnson's transition to live-action will be as successful as his animation work? Let us know your thoughts!

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