Marvel Stars Unite in Jason Bateman’s Netflix-Directed Film
Jason Bateman is attached to direct a new Netflix feature titled The Cackling of the Dodos. Early details have surfaced as production begins to take shape.
Storyline
The film is not a nature documentary despite its title. It follows a small-town farmer who finds a body in a grain bin.
That discovery sparks a chaotic, sloppy cover-up. The tone leans toward dark comedy and crime.
Cast and creative team
Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson are set to star. The two reunite after collaborating on Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
- Sam Rockwell — Academy Award winner for Three Billboards; recent appearance in The White Lotus; Oscar nomination for Vice.
- Woody Harrelson — Academy Award nominations for The People vs. Larry Flynt and The Messenger.
Screenplay
Novelist Rye Curtis, author of Kingdomtide, wrote the screenplay. The script adapts Curtis’s voice into a crime-driven premise.
Jason Bateman’s role and Netflix ties
Bateman will direct the project and maintain his ongoing relationship with Netflix. The filmmaker has multiple original productions with the streamer.
He earned a SAG/AFTRA Actor Award nomination for Black Rabbit. He also appeared in Carry-On in 2024, which spent eight weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10.
Bateman is well known for Ozark, a series that received 45 Emmy nominations across four seasons.
Context and expectations
Details were first reported via Tudum as production plans developed. More official announcements are expected as filming progresses.
The high-profile pairing and Bateman’s involvement have sparked industry interest. Some outlets are already using phrases like “Marvel Stars Unite” to describe the cast pairing.
What’s next
Production will reveal cast additions, a release window, and distribution plans. Filmogaz.com will track further updates on the project.
