Here’s the first look at Metallica’s James Hetfield in new Western thriller ‘The Thicket’

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Metallica fans have been given a first look at James Hetfield in new thriller The Thicket – check it out below.The new film will see the metal legend star alongside Game Of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage and Yellowjackets star Juliette Lewis in what is described as a “Western thriller”.Hetfield has dabbled in acting previously, playing Officer Bob Hayward in Netflix’s Ted Bundy drama, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile, and voicing characters in Dave The Barbarian and Skylanders Academy.In the new film, Hetfield seems to be playing a sheriff, which is an adaptation of Joe R.

Lansdale’s book of the same name. The name and exact role of Hetfield’s character has yet to be confirmed, but the new first look glimpse would suggest he’s in charge of a town’s law enforcement.Check out the first look images here:first look at The Thicket – a Tubi film starring peter dinklage & juliette lewisPosted by Tubi on Thursday, June 27, 2024 The story will follow the abduction of a girl by a killer named Cut Throat Bill (played by Lewis).

The girl’s brother then hires bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Dinklage) to find her, with Jones amassing a new crew of misfits – including characters played by Leon Hawke and Esmé Creed-Miles – along the way.Hetfield is yet to comment on the movie, but Dinklage told Deadline previously: “I’m so very excited to bring Joe Lansdale’s riveting story to the screen.

A journey into the heart of darkness to find love and return it to its rightful place.”Filming took place in Calgary, Canada, last year with Nightingale’s Elliot Lester directing.