He Went That Way: Vertical Nabs US Rights to Crime Thriller Starring Jacob Elordi

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He Went That Way: Vertical Nabs US Rights to Crime Thriller Starring Jacob Elordi

According to Deadline, Vertical Entertainment has successfully acquired the North American distribution rights to the upcoming crime thriller titled He Went That Way.

The project is led by Euphoria breakout Jacob Elordi as a teenage serial killer. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, and is currently slated for an exclusive theatrical release early next year.

What to expect in He Went That Way?

“In 1964 along Route 66, a 19-year-old serial killer Bobby (Elordi) finds himself needing a ride, but is devoid of options,” reads the synopsis (via Tribeca). His luck soon changes when he’s picked up by a celebrity animal handler, Jim, who’s trekking along the great American highway with priceless cargo in tow: his chimpanzee, Spanky — an American TV darling. Bobby just wants to make it to his destination, while Jim and Spanky have goals of their own. As stress between them rises and their fiery personalities combust, the road only becomes more treacherous the farther they go.

He Went That Way was directed by Australian filmmaker Jeffrey Darling in his feature-length directorial debut. Unfortunately, this film also serves as his last after passing away at the age of 60 in March 2022, due to a surfing accident in Sydney. Written by Evan M. Wiener, the film is based on the true story of celebrity animal trainer Dave Pitts. Joining Elordi are Zachary Quinto, Patrick J. Adams, Troy Evans, Alexandra Doke, Erin Moore, Nicolette Doke, and more.

The film is executive produced by Elordi, Quinto, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Ananyaa Shah, Medha Jaishankar, Lawrence August, Richard Broder and Lisa Broder. Producers are Marc Benardout, Hugh Broder, James Harris, Jeremy L Kotin, and Mark Lane, with Sean Bagley as the cinematogrpher and Adam Wills as the editor.