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Soderbergh rarely missteps, and this is one of his most underrated films — a perfectly paced angry shout of a movie that matches its captivating leading man.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Hollywood’s latest leading man Jonathan Bailey has booked a new film.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Now, the rights are all cleaned up to move forward with Helgeland, whose vehicles with strong leading men also include Man on Fire, 42 and Legend.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
One of comedy’s best leading men returns to cinemas with … an action thriller?
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Hollywood’s latest leading man Jonathan Bailey has booked a new film.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Now, the rights are all cleaned up to move forward with Helgeland, whose vehicles with strong leading men also include Man on Fire, 42 and Legend.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
One of comedy’s best leading men returns to cinemas with … an action thriller?
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Leading man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20man. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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