Dead Money and a possible part 2 of Rounders are in the works
A new poker-themed movie titled Dead Money is set to hit screens this September, adding to the list of films that have drawn inspiration from the world of high-stakes gambling. The crime thriller, produced by Samuel Goldwyn Films and directed by Luc Walpoth, promises a blend of intense poker action and gripping drama. Starring Emile Hirsch, known for his roles in Into the Wild and Alpha Dog, and India Eisley, familiar to audiences from The Secret Life of the American Teenager, the movie offers a fresh take on poker in a cinematic setting.
The plot of Dead Money revolves around a home poker game that takes a dangerous turn when it is abruptly interrupted by armed robbers. Hirsch plays Andy, a professional poker player, who finds himself and his girlfriend Chloe, played by Eisley, in a life-threatening situation. The tension escalates as Andy is forced to play in the biggest game of his life, not just for money, but for their survival.
The film’s trailer teases a mix of poker table action and high-stakes drama, set against the backdrop of a crime-filled narrative. While poker movies often focus on the strategic and psychological aspects of the game, Dead Money introduces an element of danger with the home game robbery—a scenario that has happened in real life, as recounted by poker legends and in news reports.
Set for release on September 13, Dead Money will be available both in theaters and on video-on-demand platforms. Poker enthusiasts and movie lovers alike can look forward to seeing how this new film stacks up against its predecessors in the poker genre. Whether it will become a classic like Rounders, which could soon be working on a sequel, or Molly’s Game remains to be seen, but it certainly adds a new twist to the ever-growing list of poker-inspired films.
