The Beast Official Trailer: Samuel L. Jackson Stars in New Action Thriller
- Jackson returns to presidential action heroics in the new thriller The Beast, starring as a commander-in-chief forced to take the wheel of an armored limousine during a coup.
- Action movies featuring a commander-in-chief under siege remain a distinct Hollywood subgenre, spanning past releases like White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen.
- Joel Kinnaman co-stars as the injured Secret Service agent riding shotgun alongside Jackson.
According to Aura Entertainment, Samuel L. Jackson returns to presidential action heroics in the new thriller The Beast, starring as a commander-in-chief forced to take the wheel of an armored limousine during a coup. Scheduled for an October 9 theatrical release, the film places Jackson behind the wheel of a heavily armed vehicle to fight off a militia of unidentified hostiles, protect an injured Secret Service agent, and save the country.
Presidential Action Roots and The Beast Premise
Action movies featuring a commander-in-chief under siege remain a distinct Hollywood subgenre, spanning past releases like White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen. In The Beast, Aura Entertainment positions Jackson’s president in an even more heavily armed vehicle. The president must personally operate the armored presidential limousine known as The Beast, unlocking classified offensive capabilities to save a grievously injured Secret Service agent, reunite with his wife, and prevent national collapse.
Cast and Production Details
Joel Kinnaman co-stars as the injured Secret Service agent riding shotgun alongside Jackson. Colin Morgan and Guy Burnet round out the supporting cast. Renny Harlin directs the film. Harlin’s directing credits include Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, and the shark thriller Deep Water.
Trailer Reveals and Tone
The first trailer for The Beast highlights explosive action sequences alongside a self-aware, lighter sense of humor. Early promotional footage emphasizes these comedic beats, including a moment where Kinnaman’s character attempts to mimic Jackson’s delivery of a familiar expletive. With the film hitting theaters on October 9, marketing campaigns are expected to expand as audiences await the arrival of the weaponized presidential limo on the big screen.