Austin Abrams Gets Swallowed by a Sperm Whale in Latest Trailer for Whalefall

20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment debuted a new trailer and poster for the upcoming emotional survival thriller, Whalefall, today. The upcoming feature is based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Kraus about a young man’s encounter with a massive sperm whale. You can check out the new trailer and poster below.

After the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the Central Coast of California in search of his father’s remains, but he’s unfortunately swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.

The upcoming feature is directed by Brian Duffield from a screenplay by Brian Duffield & Daniel Kraus, based on Kraus’ novel. The movie stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd. It’s produced by Brian Grazer, Brian Duffield, Jeb Brody, and Allan Mandelbaum. Doug Merrifield, Richard Abate, and Will Rowbotham serve as executive producers.

Whalefall swims into theaters on October 16.

Survive the unthinkable. #Whalefall arrives in theaters October 16. pic.twitter.com/E9Zpc6KoKO

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