Enjoy a first look at the trailer for Asphalt City, a new thriller presented by Vertical Entertainment and Roadside Attractions and directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, known for films like A Prayer Before Dawn and Johnny Mad Dog. The movie was written by Ryan King (The Tutor) and Ben Mac Brown and is based on a 2008 novel by Shannon Burke titled Black Flies—it was even originally given the same title as the book. The movie debuted in 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
Screen Rant is excited to debut the trailer for Asphalt City, which showcases the film’s tense pace and offering a look at thrilling sequences. It also puts front and center the chemistry between its two leads, Sean Penn (Milk) and Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One). Take a look at the trailer below and get ready to watch the movie itself when it hits theaters on March 29.
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As seen in the trailer above, Asphalt City explores the nuances in the high-stakes work of paramedics through the lens of Sheridan’s Ollie Cross as he is paired with Penn’s grizzled veteran EMT Gene Rutkovsky. Under Rutkovsky’s mentorship, Cross ensures perilous calls that often put their own lives in jeopardy, even as they try to save the lives of others. This visceral look at a troubled city paired with the promised complication of Cross’ relationship with Rutkovksy suggests that the film could be one of Tye Sheridan’s best movies to date.
Asphalt City also looks to feature another Mike Tyson movie cameo, though his presence in the trailer suggests his role could be more expansive than many of his other appearances. The movie also has a top-tier supporting cast which includes Katherine Waterston (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Kali Reis (True Detective), and Michael Pitt (Boardwalk Empire). Ultimately, Asphalt City looks to be an unrelenting thrill ride full of moral questions designed to engage any viewer.
