Michael Keaton‑directed Western adds Richard Gadd, Bill Camp and Ray McKinnon

The film, shot in Santa Fe, also stars Morgan Freeman and Laura Linney and will be released by Angel in 2027.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:17 GMT

Michael Keaton’s Western thriller, currently in production in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has added Emmy‑winner Richard Gadd, multi‑Emmy nominee Bill Camp and Oscar‑nominated filmmaker Ray McKinnon to its cast, Variety reported.

What happened

The production, which also features Morgan Freeman and Laura Linney, began filming in Santa Fe earlier this month. Angel acquired worldwide rights and plans a theatrical release in 2027. Additional cast members include Chris Candy, Travis Hammer, Thom Rivera and Derek Hinkey.

What the reports add

Two Variety pieces list the film under slightly different titles – one calls it “Road to Ruin,” the other “Rode to Ruin.” Both describe the same cast, crew and production details.
Richard Gadd is cast as Clive McKinney, the charismatic leader of an outlaw gang seeking a rumored fortune and revenge for his family.
Producer Lori McCreary highlighted casting director Avy Kaufman’s role in assembling the ensemble.
Executive producers include Steve Sarowitz, Carter Boehm, Skip Herman, Blake Johnson, Randall Emmett and John Bommarito.
Screenplay is credited to R. Dean McCreary.
Representation details: Gadd is represented by UTA, Individual Artist Management and Casarotto & Markham; Camp by UTA and Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo; McKinnon by Paradigm, Anonymous Content and Skrzyniarz & Mallean.

What was said

“Richard, Ray and Bill are the kind of actors who make every scene better simply by being in it,” producer Lori McCreary told Variety. “They each bring such specificity, humanity and truth to their work, and seeing them alongside Michael, Morgan and Laura is incredibly exciting. Avy Kaufman has helped us make this cast something very special.”

How it came about

The film is produced by Lori McCreary, Michael Keaton, Kelly Mendelsohn, Gary Lucchesi and Richard Gray for Revelations Entertainment and George and Leona Productions. The storyline follows a retired U.S. Marshal whose four‑decade‑long hunt for his wife’s killer leads him to an aging outlaw with a fading memory, uncovering a truth that may cost both men their lives.

Key facts

Richard Gadd, Bill Camp and Ray McKinnon have joined Michael Keaton's Western thriller. (variety.com)
The film is being shot in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (variety.com)
Angel acquired worldwide rights and will release the film in theaters in 2027. (variety.com)
Morgan Freeman and Laura Linney also star in the film. (variety.com)