Netflix has dropped the official trailer for its upcoming mystery movie Reptile. The star-studded film will feature Benicio del Toro, Alicia Silverstone, and Justin Timberlake in the lead. And as this will serve as the directorial debut of Grant Singer, who’s known for directing A-list stars’ music videos, the picture will feature a new take on the murder mystery genre.
Del Toro plays a role of a detective as he investigates a mind-boggling case that he describes as a “nightmare.” As he begins the investigation, Timberlake’s character finds himself at the center of the inquiry while Silvertone’s role is left asking what is really happening.
The trailer sees del Toro talking about the new case involving a real estate agent killed in her home. The investigation begins with the mourning boyfriend (Timberlake), who insists on his innocence and points to several other suspects. As he digs deeper into the investigation, the sleuth is about to uncover the truth that involves his own life. You can see the trailer below:
Who's in the cast of Reptile?
Del Toro plays the role of Detective Nichols in Reptiles, along with Silverstone as his wife, Judy. Alternatively, Timberlake is the murder victim’s husband, Will. For other cast members, you can check the list below:
Ato Essandoh as Dan Cleary
Michael Carmen Pitt as Eli Phillips
Frances Fisher as Camille Grady
Victor Rasuk as Officer Peralta
Kathryn Boyd Brolin as Cassandra
Catherine Dyer as Deena Allen
Eric Bogosian
Domenick Lombardozzi
Mike Pniewski
What is Reptile about?
Reptile will see the investigation of the brutal murder of a young real estate agent. A hardened detective will do his best to uncover the truth behind the mysterious killing, but he will end up dismantling the illusions in his own life. You can read the synopsis below:
Nichols, a hardened New England detective unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems, one that begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.
When is the release date of Reptile?
Reptile will see its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. It will be then streamed on Netflix on October 6.
Reptile will be the reunion movie of del Toro and Silverstone 26 years after Excess Baggage. With this get-together, the film’s gripping story, not to mention an A-list cast, this one will surely be a big hit.
