Brad Pitt will star in The Riders, based on Australian author Tim Winton's novel, with Edward Berger (Conclave, All Quiet on the Western Front) directing. Deadline reported that A24 is financing and handling the worldwide theatrical release of the film. Production is expected begin in early 2026 and shoot in multiple locations across Europe.
David Kajganich is writing the screenplay. Scott Free's Ridley Scott and Michael Pruss will produce the film alongside Kajganich and Berger's nine hours; and Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner and Dede Gardner for Plan B Entertainment.
Scott Free "has been developing the script for some time after Kajganich brought the 1994 novel to the company a decade ago, with the prodco at one point considering it as a potential directing vehicle," Deadline wrote. "It recently caught the interest of Berger.... The script eventually landed in front of Pitt, and once he gave his commitment, it soon became one of the top packages to hit the market this year. And given the pedigree and star power, A24 was aggressive in its pursuit, ultimately landing the project."