Locked: Everything we know about the upcoming thriller film starring Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård

Sam Raimi will soon be back on the big screens with his upcoming thriller film, Locked, starring Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård. Academy Award-winning movie icon, Hopkins, will reportedly engage in this high-stakes crime thriller with Nosferatu star Skarsgård's character trying to escape from an almost irreversible situation!

Soon after the trailer was dropped, excitement peaked among fans owing to a star-studded cast and intense storyline. Locked will be a reimagination of the 2019 Argentine film, 4x4, with David Yarovesky directing the new piece, as multiple sources have stated. The official synopsis of Locked reads:

"Follows a thief who breaks into a luxury SUV, only to realize that he has slipped into a sophisticated and deadly trap."

Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the movie. Reader discretion is advised.

Anthony Hopkins starrer Locked will have its theatrical premiere in the United States on March 21, 2025. Raimi Productions and ZQ Entertainment have produced the thriller piece alongside helmer David Yarovesky who set up the filming locations primarily in Vancouver.

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What do we know about the story of Locked?

Locked dives into the story of two men named William (Anthony Hopkins) and Eddie (Bill Skarsgård) who get involved in a heated exchange following a burglary gone wrong. Eddie, a lowlife thief, tries to steal an expensive SUV that he finds standing in a shady area.

Once, he breaks into the vehicle, Eddie gets mysteriously locked inside. All of a sudden Eddie receives a call from a man named William and soon understands that he has fallen prey to a trap set by a seemingly psychotic person. William now takes full control of the situation and remotely maneuvers the SUV, even driving it without actually being inside.

As the story reaches its climax, we see Eddie struggling to get out of the car. However, things get all out of his control and William tries to teach him what the cost of stealing might be! Locked in an unprecedented situation, Eddie's despair grows until he has a showdown with the man on the other side.

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Who is in the cast and crew of Locked?

Bill Skarsgard, who recently gained popularity owing to his gothic horror remake Nosferatu, will play the lead role alongside Hannibal Lecter from The Silence Of The Lambs aka Anthony Hopkins!

As per director Yarovesky's statement to Entertainment Weekly:

"Working with Bill and Anthony was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They are two of the greatest living actors, each having brought to life some of the most iconic villains of all time. Now, they're going head-to-head in a battle of wits — a fight to the death! Together, they are electric! I'm deeply grateful to both of them, as well as to Sam Raimi, for being such incredible creative partners and for trusting me to steer the ship."

David Yarovesky is also known for his work in the superhero horror film Brightburn alongside current DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. Now fans eagerly await David's upcoming thriller Locked which will be an SUV-ride filled with high-intensity action sequences and a tense buildup.

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