Brandon Sklenar, best known for his role as Spencer Dutton in the Yellowstone prequel series 1923, is set to star in a new neo-Western film titled The Rescue. Directed by Potsy Ponciroli, who helmed the acclaimed drama Old Henry, the film follows a rodeo cowboy whose skills are put to the test outside the stadium. Sklenar’s casting marks another major role in a feature-length project, following his portrayal of Atlas in the drama It Ends With Us.
The Rescue boasts an impressive production team, including David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger from Skydance, with Aimee Rivera overseeing the project for the studio. John Fusco wrote the screenplay, whose previous work includes Hidalgo and The Highwaymen.
Sklenar’s performance in 1923 showed his ability to handle gritty, action-heavy material with raw authenticity and vulnerability. His casting in The Rescue highlights the ongoing resurgence of the Western genre in modern Hollywood, following the success of Taylor Sheridan’s award-winning streak of neo-Westerns.
Ponciroli’s return to the genre after Old Henry is noteworthy, as the film earned widespread praise for its somber dive into the Wild West. With Sklenar on board, The Rescue has the potential to bring compelling character development and thrilling action to another rugged, unforgiving ride along the American frontier.
Sklenar’s casting in The Rescue feels like a perfect continuation of his rise as a standout talent in the Western genre. With Ponciroli’s acclaimed Western-style direction and a strong creative team behind the film, The Rescue has the potential to be another hit on the wild frontier.
