Whalefall: Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin Dive Into a Survival Thriller
Whalefall pairs an extraordinary survival crisis with a deeply personal father-son story. The 20th Century Studios thriller stars Austin Abrams as Jay Gardiner and Josh Brolin as his late father, Mitt.
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Jay’s search for his father’s remains takes him into the waters off Monterey, where a sperm whale swallows him. With limited air, survival depends partly on lessons from their difficult relationship.
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Brian Duffield directs and co-wrote the adaptation with novelist Daniel Kraus. Disney’s behind-the-scenes feature explores how the team translated Jay’s internal struggle into a physical, cinematic ordeal.
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Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin Discuss Whalefall
The filmmakers consulted whale anatomist Dr. Joy Reidenberg, while Abrams prepared through diving experience. Whalefall opens in theaters October 16, 2026.
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