Jashandeep Singh
Woody Harrelson’s illustrious career has spanned around four decades, leaving an indelible mark on both film and television history. The actor began his journey in the entertainment world with an uncredited extra role in ‘Harper Valley PTA’ in 1978. He had his breakthrough by portraying Woody Boyd in the sitcom ‘Cheers’ from 1985 to 1993, which also earned him an Emmy Award. His versatility became evident in his performance opposite Wesley Snipes in ‘White Men Can’t Jump,’ and then he took on the challenging role of Mickey Knox in Oliver Stone’s ‘Natural Born Killers’.
Continuing to impress, Harrelson delivered powerful performances in ‘The Thin Red Line’ and ‘No Country for Old Men.’ He also brought depth to his roles in ‘The Hunger Games,’ ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,’ and ‘Triangle of Sadness.’ Considering the actor’s remarkable track record, our readers might be wondering what exciting projects he is going to be a part of in the future. So, here is a list of Woody Harrelson’s upcoming films and TV shows!
1. Last Breath (February 28, 2025)
Based on the 2019 documentary of the same name, ‘Last Breath’ is a survival film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Harrelson portrays the role of Duncan Allcock, while Finn Cole appears as Chris Lemons, and Simu Liu stars as David Yuasa. The cast also includes Cliff Curtis, Djimon Hounsou, and Christian Scicluna. The project is helmed by Alex Parkinson, who also co-directed the original documentary. The thriller film, whose US rights have recently been acquired by Focus Features, will be released on February 28, 2025.
2. The Electric State (March 14, 2025)
Harrelson has voiced a robot named Mr. Peanut in Netflix’s ‘The Electric State,’ a sci-fi adventure movie directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Based on the 2018 graphic novel by Simon Stålenhag, the film is set in post-apocalyptic 1997 in the wake of a technological meltdown. It revolves around an orphaned teenage girl named Michelle who, along with a drifter robot/companion, travels the West Coast of the U.S. to look for her missing brother. As Michelle and the robot approach the edge of the continent in a car, the world seems to be unraveling ever faster – as if somewhere beyond the horizon, the hollow core of civilization has finally caved in.
Millie Bobby Brown plays Michelle, and Chris Pratt plays Keats, a drifter Michelle meets amid her travels. The rest of the cast includes Devyn Dalton, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Terry Notary, Martin Klebba, Patti Harrison, and Adam Croasdell. Brian Cox, Giancarlo Esposito, and Anthony Mackie will lend their voice to characters/machines alongside Harrelson. Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay for the film, which is in its post-production stage. It will be released on March 14, 2025. You can watch the teaser here.
3. Ella McCay (September 9, 2025)
Written and directed by legendary filmmaker James L. Brooks (‘Terms of Endearment’), who is back in the director’s chair after ‘How Do You Know’ (2010), this comedy film revolves around Ella McCay, a young politician who is constantly trying to maintain a balance between her family life and professional life while preparing to take on the position her state’s next governor. Brooks also serves as a producer. The cast of this film includes Emma Mackey as Ella McCay, along with Harrelson, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, and Kumail Nanjiani. The film is currently in post-production and is slated to be released on September 9, 2025.
4. Now You See Me 3 (November 14, 2025)
Ruben Fleischer is helming ‘Now You See Me 3’ based on a script by Eric Warren Singer. The film, currently undergoing post-production, will see the return of the notorious Four Horsemen, who carry out large-scale heists during their magic shows. The plot, which is under wraps, will bring back the main leads, including Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher. These four guys constitute the Four Horsemen. Mark Ruffalo shall also return as FBI agent Dylan Rhodes, who is bent on catching the thieves. Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus Bradley will also be back. Also returning is Daniel Radcliffe as Walter Mabry. New cast members include Rosamund Pike, Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith, and Dominic Sessa. The film will be released on November 14, 2025.
5. Girl from the North Country (TBA)
‘Girl from the North Country’ is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. The movie is set during the Great Depression and follows proprietor Nick Laine, whose wife Elizabeth is suffering from dementia. Meanwhile, their adopted daughter Marianne, who is hiding a secret, starts a relationship with an escaped convict named Joe Scott, which changes everything for the family. Harrelson essays the role of Nick Laine, with Olivia Colman as Elizabeth, Chloe Bailey as Marianne, and Tosin Cole as Joe Scott. The film, written and directed by Conor McPherson, was released in the UK on November 21, 2024, but it has yet to get a US release date.
6. Brother from Another Mother (TBA)
‘Brother from Another Mother’ is a comedy series starring Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, who appear as versions of themselves. The two try to live together on a ranch in Texas, where their friendship is put to the test. Harrelson and McConaughey, who also executive produce the show, have worked together on several projects in the past, including the films ‘EDtv’ and ‘Surfer, Dude’ and the TV show ‘True Detective.’ David West Read serves as the creator of the Apple TV+ series. The project is under pre-production, and its premiere date hasn’t been confirmed.
7. Lips Like Sugar (TBA)
Set during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, ‘Lips Like Sugar’ is a crime thriller film that revolves around two teenage girls from different backgrounds who form a friendship. When one of the girls goes missing, the lives of two former detectives get intertwined.
Harrelson and Owen Wilson will play detectives, John Carr and Phil Harris, respectively, homicide cops investigating a serial killer case. This is when LA city officials want all murders to be labeled as missing person cases until the Olympic torch is doused and the world media has left. Carr and Harris come across Tracy Anderson, played by Kathryn Newton, and Andi Campos, played by Sasha Calle, teenage girls. The girls became good friends after Tracy recently arrived in town with her mother, played by Juliette Lewis. When Tracy mysteriously disappears, the two detectives and Andi search for her. Erin Moriarty and Tony Cavalero are also in the film. Helmed by Brantley Gutierrez, it is loosely based on a true story. The project is currently in the pre-production stage.
8. The Entertainment System is Down (TBA)
‘The Entertainment System is Down’ is a comedy film that marks Harrelson’s second collaboration with director Ruben Östlund after their 2022 Oscar-nominated film ‘Triangle of Sadness.’ The film follows a long-haul flight in which the entertainment system goes down. The passengers are then forced to entertain themselves through social interactions. Harrelson plays the captain of the airplane. Harrelson will star alongside Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst, Joel Edgerton, Daniel Brühl, and Samantha Morton. Production will begin in early 2025, and a release date has yet to be attached.
9. Sailing (TBA)
Harrelson is also expected to star in ‘Sailing,’ a musical film that revolves around a group of musicians in the 1970s, who discover the smooth sound and lifestyle from yacht rock, the soft rock music genre that became immensely popular on FM then. Harrelson, who also executive produces the movie, is currently the only actor attached to the project, written by Chris D’Arienzo. The director of the project has not been unveiled either. The film is in development, and its release date has not been announced.
10. The Man with the Miraculous Hands (TBA)
‘The Man with the Miraculous Hands’ is an adaptation of Joseph Kessel’s book ‘The Man With the Miraculous Hands: The Fantastic Story of Felix Kersten, Himmler’s Private Doctor.’ The psychological war film tells the story of Felix Kersten, who works as a physician to a Nazi party leader during World War II and secretly saves thousands of people from concentration camps. Harrelson stars in the lead role, while Andy Serkis will play Nazi Pary member Heinrich Himmler. Oren Moverman helms the project, marking his third collaboration with the actor after ‘The Messenger’ and ‘Rampart.’ The film was announced in 2021. However, there haven’t been any recent developments concerning the production of the same.
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