Outside Man
As of October 13, 2026, Outside Man is a feature film that is in pre-production. Four production companies are attached, including Universal Pictures International Spain, Focus Features and Teton Ridge Entertainment. Attached are director Brian Helgeland; executive producers Madeleine Moore, Ben Hurwitz and 1 other; and producers Jen Gorton, Ice Cube and 3 others. It is scheduled to start shooting in TX in November 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 13, 2026.
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Project Summary
Outside Man is a neo-Western crime thriller written and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Brian Helgeland. Ice Cube stars as Ruben Bowman, a former Chicago mob enforcer who disappears into rural Texas after his release from prison, determined to change his life. He finds work under Gus Wanamaker, played by Tommy Lee Jones, a retired Texas Ranger who has turned to skilled furniture craftsmanship. The project reunites Helgeland and Jones following their collaboration on Finestkind. Focus Features acquired worldwide rights to the film, with Universal Pictures International handling international distribution. Production companies include Teton Ridge Entertainment and Cube Vision, with producers Jillian Share, Jen Gorton, Ice Cube, Jeff Kwatinetz, and Bill Gerber. The film is expected to begin principal photography in November 2026.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Brian Helgeland |
Writing
| Writer | Brian Helgeland |
Production
| Producer | Jen Gorton |
| Producer | Ice Cube |
| Producer | Bill Gerber |
| Producer | Jeff Kwatinetz |
| Executive Producer | Madeleine Moore |
| Executive Producer | Ben Hurwitz |
| Producer | Jillian Share |
| Executive Producer | Justin Bursch |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Outside Man
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/outside-man (last updated Oct 13, 2026).