Jason Momoa’s New Crime Thriller “Copperhead” Channels Taylor Sheridan With a Lethal Weapon Edge.
Jason Momoa is stepping away from his usual larger‑than‑life roles and diving into a grounded, gritty crime thriller that’s already drawing comparisons to Taylor Sheridan and the buddy‑cop energy of Lethal Weapon. According to Deadline, Momoa will star in Copperhead, a tense new project directed by John Swab and written by Chad Feehan and J. Todd Scott.
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A Violent Drug Deal, a Corrupt Task Force, and an Unlikely Duo
The plot kicks off with an undercover drug operation that spirals into violence. In the aftermath, a veteran detective is forced to team up with a young federal agent to uncover a conspiracy festering inside their elite task force.
The setup immediately evokes the dynamic of the classic buddy‑cop formula — the seasoned pro paired with the ambitious newcomer — but Copperhead aims for a darker tone. Early descriptions suggest something closer to the tense, morally murky world of Sicario than the pulpy charm of Lethal Weapon.
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A Strong Ensemble Cast
Copperhead brings together an impressive lineup of actors:
- Miles Teller — reportedly in talks to play the young federal agent
- Tenoch Huerta — known for his breakout role as Namor
- Adria Arjona — the youngest in the cast, potentially another candidate for the agent role
- Kiefer Sutherland — a veteran actor who could easily fit the older‑detective archetype
At 47, Momoa could be the seasoned detective — but Sutherland, at 59, is equally plausible. Meanwhile, Arjona’s age positions her as a fresh, unexpected choice for the young agent role.
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Production Timeline and Cast’s Upcoming Projects
Filming begins in September, meaning details about character assignments and deeper plot elements will likely remain under wraps for now.
In the meantime, the cast is keeping busy:
- Huerta returns as Namor in Avengers: Doomsday
- Arjona appears in James Gunn’s Superman: Man of Tomorrow
- Momoa has a packed schedule:
- Blanka in the upcoming Street Fighter film
- Duncan Idaho in Dune: Part Three
- A role in A Minecraft Movie Squared coming in 2027
Why Copperhead Matters
Copperhead has the potential to showcase a new side of Jason Momoa — one rooted in tension, character conflict, and grounded storytelling. If it truly blends Sheridan‑style grit with the dynamic energy of a mismatched‑partner thriller, it could become one of the standout crime films of the decade.