Daniel Bernhardtfirst earned a name for himself with his role oppositeKeanu ReevesinJohn Wick, but now he’s set to headline a new fantasy action thriller that just got an exciting new look. Bernhardt will star alongsidePatton Oswalt(The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) inDeathstalker, the fantasy thriller that’s been set for releasein theaters on October 10. As part ofCollider’s Exclusive Previewevent, we’re thrilled to partner with Shout! Studios and Radial Entertainment Company to exclusively preview a new image of Bernhardt inDeathstalker, showing the leading star being held back before he begins a dangerous battle in treacherous terrain.Deathstalkerhails from writer/directorSteven Kostanski, who first made his directorial debut in 2011 onManborgbefore following it up with other films such asThe VoidandPsycho Goreman.
Deathstalkeris set in the Kingdom of Abraxeon, which is under attack by the Dreadites, heralds of the long-perished sorcerer, Nekromemnon. When Deathstalker (Bernhardt) recovers a cursed amulet from a battlefield covered in corpses, he’s marked by dark magic, which leads to dangerous assassins stopping at nothing to hunt him down. To survive the merciless onslaught, Deathstalker must break the curse and stop the rising evil like a true action hero. Death is only the beginning of a great adventure inDeathstalker.SlashandRodrigo Gudinohave boardedDeathstalkeras executive producers via their Berserker Gang label. Bernhardt is also known for playing a soldier inAtomic Blonde, the sci-fi action hit starringCharlize Theron. He even worked as a stunt coordinator onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the third ofJames Gunn’sGuardiansmovies.
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Fans who are waiting to check outDeathstalkerwhen it hits theaters later this year can also venture over to Netflix to watchChris PineinDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The 2023 film was a hit among critics and audiences, but it’s due toleave Netflix later this month, so watch it before it’s gone. Ahead ofDeathstalker’s release, fans can also watchIn the Lost Lands, a fantasy thriller based on the story byGeorge R.R. Martin. The film starsDave BautistaandMilla Jovovich, and it’s currently streaming on Hulu afterfinding VOD success earlier this year.
Deathstalkerhits theaters on October 10. Check out the exclusive image above and stay tuned for more fromCollider’s Exclusive Previewevent all week.
