Better Call Saulstar Bob Odenkirk has become the next unexpected action star as he goes all-outJohn Wickin the first look at Universal thrillerNobody. Directed byHardcore Henry’sIlya Naishuller,Nobodyhas been written byJohn Wickscribe Derek Kolstad and produced by David Leitch, the director behind the Charlize Theron actionerAtomic Blonde, all of which no doubt guarantees a fast-paced, bone-breaking, explosive experience at the movies.
Bob Odenkirkstars as Hutch Mansell, an unassuming family man who cowers and folds during a home invasion. His post-traumatic shame disorder reignites a long-cooled fire within, and he summons a secret lethal skill when intervening to help a woman being harassed by a group of men. Unfortunately, this leads to Hutch becoming the target of a vengeful drug lord and puts his family in jeopardy. When will these action movie bad guys realize that you should never, ever make things personal?
Nobodyalso stars Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, RZA, Gage Munroe, and Paisley Cadorath, Colin Salmon, and Humberly González alongside Odenkirk. While the sight of a bruised and bloodied Odenkirk fighting off goons with a knife might be jarring, this is exactly what the actor was aiming for. “I really wanted to go way far outside, like 180 degrees outside my comfort zone. Just commit to this guy, commit to his rage, and commit to his commitment to what he’s doing,” he explained.
“The fist-bloodying fight sequences were as much fun as being in a comedy room,” Odenkirk continued. “I mean, I’ve never had that much fun since we wrote Mr. Show. It’s a group effort. Anytime you see a fight sequence in a movie that has a bunch of people, as soon as they yell ‘Cut!,’ everyone laughs. There’s all this interaction and group problem-solving that goes on.”
The idea forNobodywas thought-up by Odenkirk following his experience with multiple break-ins in real life. “I think I handled them well, but you can’t help but kind of wish you’d done more,” he shared. “I thought I’d just work with that dark energy to see if there was a story there.”
Odenkirk also described the movie as being “closer to a ’70s action movie - the lone guy walking the streets. Frankly,Nobodysounds like the next big action hit and the movie cannot get here soon enough.
Odenkirk has been astaple of the comedy genrefor years, ever since writing for shows such asSaturday Night LiveandThe Ben Stiller Show. His prominence grew when he appeared on thesketch comedy show Mr. Show, as well as featuring in a whole host of beloved sitcoms likeSeinfeld,3rd Rock from the Sun, andCurb Your Enthusiasm. His career has really taken off though since his role as shady lawyer Saul Goodman in the hit seriesBreaking Bad, which has since spawned a critically acclaimed spin-off centering on Odenkirk’s character titledBetter Call Saul.
His role as Saul Goodman has already demonstrated his affinity for both comedy and drama, and now, withNobody, he can put it all to good use while cracking skulls.Nobodyis scheduled tohit theaters on June 21, 2025. This comes to us fromEntertainment Weekly.
