It’s been a week of deals and filmfare for any and all on the ground at AFM and that especially goes for Hollywood Storm whose Alexander Nevsky has been on deck with his latest Western romp, The Wide West, which is due for a 2025 release. Joe Cornet (A Prayer for the Damned) directs from a script by Craig Hamann (Showdown in Manila) with three-time Mr. Universe himself, Nevsky (Gunfight at Rio Bravo) joined by Sumo Champions Hiroki Sumi (John Wick: Chapter 4) and Ichi (Ballerina).
1907. The first-ever sumo delegation from Japan, led by Sumo Legends, travels through the United States to Washington D.C. to meet with President Theodore Roosevelt. When the train is stopped for track repairs, they have to stop in a dangerous Western town, where trouble awaits.
Also starring are Cornet, and actors Nick Baillie (Malicious), Tatiana Neva (Prey of Wrath), and Kaz Kobayashi (Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai). Sumo expert Andrew Freund created the story (based on actual 1907 events) and produced the film alongside Nevsky. Baillie is also co-producer alongside Bryan Boches, with Eric Brenner (Crazy Heart) exec producing through his ETA Films production shingle.
Check out the trailer and poster below!
