Best Pancakes in the County
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| Directed by | Ken Sanzel |
| Written by | Ken Sanzel |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Best Pancakes in the County in an upcoming American action thriller film written and directed by Ken Sanzel. It stars Nicolas Cage, Justin Long, and Shelley Hennig.
Premise
Over the course of one night, a small-town diner becomes the center of a standoff involving rogue federal agents, a con man, and a waitress who is more involved than she appears.
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as S.O.B
- Justin Long as Cookie
- Shelley Hennig as Dolly
Production
In January 2026, it was reported Ken Sanzel was writing and directing action thriller Best Pancakes in the County with Nicolas Cage, Justin Long, and Shelley Hennig set to star.[1]
Sanzel had previously directed Cage in Kill Chain.[2]
Filming took place in Arkansas.[3]
Release
Fortitude International is expected to present the film to potential distributors at the European Film Market in February 2026.[4]
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas Wiseman (January 13, 2026). "Nicolas Cage, Justin Long & Shelley Hennig Starring In Action-Thriller 'Best Pancakes In The County' About Deadly Standoff At Small-Town Diner". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "Cannes: Nicolas Cage to Star in 'Kill Chain' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. May 9, 2018. Archived from the original on June 25, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Farrar, Thomas (January 15, 2026). "Nic Cage is filming a movie in Central Arkansas!". katv.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ Ankers-Range, Adele (January 14, 2026). "Nicolas Cage Leads Deadly Stand-Off Action-Thriller That Promises an "Explosive" Ride". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.