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In a striking turn for his seventh decade in entertainment, Pierce Brosnan saddles up alongside Samuel L. Jackson in what promises to be one of summer’s most anticipated Western standoffs. Saban Films, in partnership with Roadside Attractions, has secured North American rights to THE UNHOLY TRINITY, slated for nationwide theatrical release on June 13. This Western actioner marks a compelling chapter in Brosnan’s evolving career, positioning the former 007 as Irish lawman Gabriel Dove against Jackson’s enigmatic outlaw, St. Christopher.

Set amid the rugged terrain of 1870s Montana, THE UNHOLY TRINITY unfolds as a tale of vengeance and moral complexity. The story begins with the impending execution of Isaac Broadway, who charges his estranged son Henry with avenging his wrongful conviction. Young Henry, portrayed by Brandon Lessard, journeys to the isolated town of Trinity only to find himself trapped between Brosnan’s upstanding new sheriff and Jackson’s mysterious figure. The newly released trailer showcases these screen legends in unprecedented territory, with Jackson, 76, delivering the ominous line, “Man don’t know what he is ’til his back’s against the wall,” while Brosnan, at 71, brings his characteristic gravitas to the frontier lawman.

This role represents Brosnan’s continued pursuit of character-driven projects that showcase his range well beyond his GOLDENEYE days. What makes this particular project even more significant for the veteran actor is the participation of two of his sons, Paris and Dylan Brosnan, whom he shares with wife Keely Shaye Smith. “I had my two sons with me, they are in the movie,” Brosnan revealed to Variety in October 2024. “If they want to be actors, I am not going to stop them. They know how difficult it is.” Paris plays a character named Thomas, while Dylan takes on the role of a pastor, marking a meaningful family collaboration in Brosnan’s late-career renaissance.

The supporting cast further enhances the production’s credentials, featuring Tim Daly as Isaac Broadway, alongside Q’orianka Kilcher, David Arquette, Ethan Peck, Veronica Ferres, Gianni Capaldi, and Katrina Bowden. Saban Films Co-Presidents Jonathan Saba and Shanan Becker expressed their enthusiasm for the project, noting that THE UNHOLY TRINITY “embodies everything we love about Westerns—an exploration of lawlessness vs. justice, civilization vs. the frontier, and a trio of gunslingers navigating a morally complex world.” They particularly praised the chemistry between Brosnan and Jackson, whose combined screen presence promises what they describe as “an unforgettable ride” across sweeping landscapes and pulse-pounding confrontations, ultimately begging the question that will draw audiences to theaters: which of these legendary actors would triumph in the inevitable showdown?