''She Rides Shotgun'' is an upcoming American
crime thriller film
Crime film is a film belonging to the crime fiction genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and fiction. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine with many other genres, such as drama or gangster film, but al ...
directed by Nick Rowland, written by
Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski
Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski are an American film writer, film screenwriting and executive producer, executive producing team best known for their work in horror films, and for their collaborations with director David Bruckner, including ''S ...
, and starring
Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton ( ; born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he performed in stage plays before gaining recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy films '' Kingsman: Th ...
. It is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Jordan Harper.
It is scheduled to be released on August 1, 2025, by
Lionsgate Lions Gate, Lion Gate or similar terms may refer to:
Gates
*Lion Gate at Mycenae in Greece
*Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the ancient Hittite city of Hattusa, now in Turkey
*Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the gardens of Hampton Court Pala ...
.
Synopsis
Nate tries to make a fresh start after his release from jail. However, he is forced to go on the run from his enemies with his daughter Polly, who has grown up without him.
Cast
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Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton ( ; born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he performed in stage plays before gaining recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy films '' Kingsman: Th ...
as Nate
* Ana Sophia Heger as Polly
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Rob Yang
Rob Yang is an American actor known for his role as Lawrence Yee on ''Succession'' (2018–2019) and as Logan Kim on ''The Resident'' (2019–2021). Yang has also appeared in numerous television shows and films, including ''Twisted'' (2013), ...
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John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American character actor and film director. He first gained notice for his role as Norm Gunderson in '' Fargo'' (1996). He is also known for his television work on the ABC sitcom ''The Drew Carey Sh ...
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Odessa A'zion
Odessa Zion Segall Adlon (born June 17, 2000), often known as Odessa A'zion ( ), is an American actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the CBS series '' Fam'' (2019) and the Netflix series ''Grand Army'' (2020). Her films include ' ...
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David Lyons
Production
In June 2023,
Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton ( ; born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he performed in stage plays before gaining recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy films '' Kingsman: Th ...
was attached to star in the film with Nick Rowland directing. Rowland revised the screenplay by
Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski
Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski are an American film writer, film screenwriting and executive producer, executive producing team best known for their work in horror films, and for their collaborations with director David Bruckner, including ''S ...
, based on the novel by Jordan Harper. In October 2023, it was announced that
Fifth Season would fully finance the film with Brad Weston and Collin Creighton producing for Makeready and Hiro Murai and Nate Matteson for Superfrog. Taron Egerton is set to star and serve as executive producer.
Principal photography
Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production.
Personnel
Besides the main film personnel, such as the ...
took place in January and February 2024. The supporting cast includes Ana Sophia Heger,
Rob Yang
Rob Yang is an American actor known for his role as Lawrence Yee on ''Succession'' (2018–2019) and as Logan Kim on ''The Resident'' (2019–2021). Yang has also appeared in numerous television shows and films, including ''Twisted'' (2013), ...
,
John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American character actor and film director. He first gained notice for his role as Norm Gunderson in '' Fargo'' (1996). He is also known for his television work on the ABC sitcom ''The Drew Carey Sh ...
,
Odessa A'zion
Odessa Zion Segall Adlon (born June 17, 2000), often known as Odessa A'zion ( ), is an American actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the CBS series '' Fam'' (2019) and the Netflix series ''Grand Army'' (2020). Her films include ' ...
and
David Lyons.
Release
In June 2025,
Lionsgate Lions Gate, Lion Gate or similar terms may refer to:
Gates
*Lion Gate at Mycenae in Greece
*Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the ancient Hittite city of Hattusa, now in Turkey
*Lion Gate, one of the entrances to the gardens of Hampton Court Pala ...
acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, and set it for a
limited theatrical release
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Limited theatrical release is a film distribution strategy of releasing a new film in a few cinemas across a country, typically art house theaters in major metropolitan markets. Since 1994, a limited theatrical release in the Unite ...
on August 1, 2025.
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 27986457
American chase films
American crime thriller films
Black Bear Pictures films
Films about father–daughter relationships
Films based on American crime novels
Films based on American thriller novels
Films set in Los Angeles
Films with screenplays by Ben Collins (writer)
Films with screenplays by Luke Piotrowski
Lionsgate films
Upcoming English-language films