‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Peter Dinklage To Star In New Thriller ‘The Thicket’; Tyrion Lannister To Play Role Named ‘Shorty’

Emmy-winning actor Peter Dinklage is confirmed to appear in the upcoming thriller entitled "The Thicket." Known for his role as Tyrion Lannister, the "Game of Thrones" star will not only be the film thriller's actor but will also be its producer.

"The Thicket" is based on Joe Anderson's novel. The film's synopsis, as per Collider, reads:

"THE THICKET has been hailed as one of the best American crime novels to emerge in recent years. Set in tough, turbulent and feral East Texas in the early 20th century, this dark thriller follows the story of Jack, an innocent young man, who goes on an epic quest to rescue his sister after she has been kidnapped by a violent killer, Cut Throat Bill, and his gang. Jack enlists the help of a crafty bounty hunter named Shorty (Dinklage), a grave-digging alcoholic son of an ex-slave, and a street-smart prostitute. Together they track the girl into the deadly no-man's land known as The Big Thicket - a place where blood and chaos reign."

Italian film producer Gianni Nunnari is excited for Dinklage's role. His company, Hollywood Gang Productions, will team up with Dinklage in producing the adaptation.

"That Joe Lansdale's dark vision will be brought to life by the brilliantly talented Peter Dinklage starring as Shorty - it is a dream of mine," he told Comingsoon.net