Americana (2023 film)

Americana is a 2023 American crime thriller film written and directed by Tony Tost. It stars Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon, and Simon Rex.

Americana
Directed by	Tony Tost
Written by	Tony Tost
Produced by	Alex Saks
Starring	Sydney Sweeney Paul Walter Hauser Halsey Eric Dane Zahn McClarnon Simon Rex
Cinematography	Nigel Bluck
Edited by	Peter McNulty
Music by	David Fleming
Production companies	Bron Studios Lost Winds Entertainment Creative Wealth Media Saks Picture Company Rhea Films Hercules Film Fund
Distributed by	Lionsgate
Release dates	March 17, 2023 (2023-03-17) (SXSW) August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22) (United States)
Running time	110 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2023, and it's scheduled to release on August 22, 2025.

Cast

• Sydney Sweeney as Penny Jo Poplin
• Paul Walter Hauser as Lefty Ledbetter
• Halsey as Mandy Starr
• Eric Dane as Dillon MacIntosh
• Zahn McClarnon as Ghost Eye
• Gavin Maddox Bergman as Cal Starr
• Simon Rex as Roy Lee Dean
• Derek Hinkey as Hank Spears
• Toby Huss as Pendleton Duvall
• Harriet Sansom Harris as Tish
• Donald Cerrone as Sheriff Cole Pickering

Production

In February 2022, Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, Gavin Maddox Bergman, Harriet Sansom Harris, Derek Hinkey, Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon and Donald Cerrone joined the cast of the film, then titled National Anthem, with Tony Tost directing from a screenplay he wrote.^[2][3]

Principal photography began in February 2022, in New Mexico.^[4]

Release

Americana had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2023.^[5] In March 2024, Lionsgate acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.

It is scheduled to be released on August 22, 2025.^[6][7]

References

1. "National Anthem". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
2. Kroll, Justin (February 3, 2022). "Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex & Others Set For Bron's 'National Anthem'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
3. Kroll, Justin (February 14, 2022). "Eric Dane Among Three Added To 'National Anthem' Cast At Bron Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
4. Vitu, Teya (February 4, 2022). "Two more movie shoots come to N.M.; 'Oppenheimer' calls for more extras". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 24, 2023). "'Americana' Starring Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser And Halsey To World Premiere At SXSW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 7, 2024). "Sydney Sweeney & Paul Walter Hauser Movie 'Americana' From SXSW 2023 Sells To Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
7. "Americana (2025)". Retrieved January 31, 2025.

External links

• Americana at IMDb