The American Film Institute (AFI) Film Festival has announced that Clint Eastwood’s latest thriller, “Juror No. 2,” will have its world premiere as the closing night film on Sunday, October 27. The film, directed by the Oscar-winning Eastwood, will subsequently be released in limited theaters on Friday, November 1.
“Juror No. 2,” penned by Jonathan Abrams, explores the moral struggles of Justin Kemp, portrayed by Nicholas Hoult. Kemp, a juror in a high-profile murder trial, faces a profound ethical dilemma that could influence the trial’s outcome, potentially deciding the fate of the accused. The film also features a distinguished cast, including Oscar nominees Toni Collette and J.K. Simmons, alongside Zoey Deutch, Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso, Leslie Bibb, and Kiefer Sutherland.
Bob Gazzale, President and CEO of AFI, expressed enthusiasm for Eastwood’s contribution to the festival, stating, “There is only one Clint Eastwood – and AFI is proud to present the world premiere of this next chapter in his historic canon. We are honored to bring the community together once again—artists and audiences—to celebrate an American icon.”
At 94, Eastwood continues to make significant contributions to cinema. His previous works featured at the AFI include the 2019 thriller “Richard Jewell,” the 2014 war film “American Sniper,” and the 2011 biopic “J. Edgar.” Eastwood was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1996 and received an honorary degree for his artistic contributions.
“Juror No. 2” is produced by Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman, and Matt Skiena.
The AFI Fest, running from October 23-27, will also feature the world premiere of the documentary “Music by John Williams,” which celebrates the iconic composer, and Robert Zemeckis’ “Here,” starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. In addition, Netflix’s animated feature “Wallace & Gromit: The Vengeance of the Chicken” will make its debut before “Juror No. 2” concludes the festival. The full lineup for the festival will be announced on October 1.
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