Bob Odenkirk Action Thriller 'Normal' Set For April 2026 Wide Release

Bob Odenkirk stars as Sheriff Ulysses in the upcoming action thriller "Normal," directed by Ben Wheatley and written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, with a release date set for April 17, 2026. The film follows Ulysses, who moves to the small Midwestern town of Normal seeking respite from personal troubles but uncovers a dark secret following a botched bank robbery that disrupts the town's peace. Alongside Odenkirk, the cast includes Henry Winkler and Lena Headey, with the film marking a continued collaboration between Odenkirk, Kolstad, and producer Marc Provissiero, known for the "Nobody" franchise. Magnolia Pictures will release "Normal" in what will be its widest theatrical release ever, opening in 2,000 theaters across the United States. The film has been rated R for strong bloody violence and language and is positioned as a kinetic neo-Western crime thriller. A sequel to "Normal" is reportedly already in development, underscoring confidence in the film's potential success.