Actress Danielle Deadwyler battles to stay alive in a post-catastrophe society, as depicted in the premiere trailer for the upcoming thriller “40 Acres,” produced by Magnolia Pictures.
40 Acres, a gritty post-apocalyptic thriller starring Jasmine Deadwyler as Hailey, a resilient mother who must teach her children survival skills in a harsh world, has just been unveiled by Magnolia Pictures. Alongside Deadwyler, the film also features Michael Greyeyes (Firestarter), Kataem O’Connor (Time Cut), Milcania Diaz-Rojas (Share), and Leenah Robinson (Monkey Beach). Making his directorial debut with this project is R.T. Thorne, renowned for his work on episodes of Kung Fu and The Lake. In collaboration with Glenn Taylor, Thorne also penned the script for 40 Acres. Witness the intense trailer for 40 Acres below.
In a world scarred by repeated calamities such as plagues and wars, leaving society in ruins, the Freemans have managed not only to survive but also prosper on their remote farm. However, they must continually fend off intruding raiders. Hailey (Deadwyler), who was once a soldier, and her partner Galen (Greyeyes) took their children with them as they escaped the collapse, teaching them combat skills, including lethal ones. Now that Emanuel (O’Connor), their eldest child, has grown into a young man, he encounters a young woman (Diaz-Rojas) in the forest beyond the fence. This newfound human connection could potentially endanger the entire family.
Deadwyler Stars in Netflix’s Massive Hit Action Thriller Carry-On
40 Acres leading actress, Dawn Deadwyler, had an exceptional year in 2024, taking on pivotal roles in both “Train” and “The Piano Lesson,” with the latter earning her a Critics’ Choice Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In addition to this, she starred in one of Netflix’s most-watched movies of 2024, “Carry-On,” alongside notable names such as and . This action-thriller was a pleasant surprise for the streaming platform, making it into their top ten most-watched movies of the year. Furthermore, the movie also made strides to become Netflix’s second most-watched film.
Recently, Deadwyler made an appearance on the big screen in “The Woman in the Yard,” released by Blumhouse in March. Besides her upcoming leading role in “40 Acres,” Deadwyler has been cast for a comedy series with Steve Carell for HBO, yet to be named. In addition, she will play Zelma Redding in the music biopic titled “Otis & Zelma.” John Boyega, known for his role in “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” is set to portray Otis Redding in this film.
40 Acres hits theaters on July 2.
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2025-05-04 20:45