Eleven Days (film)
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| Directed by | Peter Landesman |
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| Based on | Eleven Days in Hell: The 1974 Carrasco Prison Siege at Huntsville, Texas by William T. Harper |
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| Cinematography | Enrique Chediak |
| Edited by | Douglas Crise |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Eleven Days is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Peter Landesman and co-written by Kevin Sheridan. It is based on the 2004 book Eleven Days in Hell: The 1974 Carrasco Prison Siege at Huntsville, Texas by William T. Harper, about the 1974 Huntsville Prison siege.
Premise
In 1974 Texas, a prison warden faces off against a drug dealer whose failed escape attempt turns into a tense 11-day hostage crisis, challenging everyone's moral boundaries as the standoff intensifies.
Cast
- Taylor Kitsch as Jim Estelle
- Diego Luna as Federico Carrasco
- Jason Isaacs as Father Joseph O'Brien
- Rhea Seehorn
- Jeffrey Donovan
- Jennifer Carpenter
- Lola Kirke
- John Gallagher Jr.
- Tenoch Huerta
- Richard Cabral
Production
In July 2025, it was announced that an adaptation of the 2004 book Eleven Days in Hell: The 1974 Carrasco Prison Siege at Huntsville, Texas by William T. Harper was in development, with Peter Landesman directing, and co-writing the screenplay with Kevin Sheridan, and Taylor Kitsch and Diego Luna cast as Jim Estelle and Federico Carrasco, respectively.[1][2] In August, Jason Isaacs joined the cast as Father Joseph O'Brien, as well as Rhea Seehorn in an undisclosed role.[3][4] In October, Jeffrey Donovan, Jennifer Carpenter, Lola Kirke, John Gallagher Jr., Tenoch Huerta, and Richard Cabral rounded out the cast.[5][6]
Filming
Principal photography began in September 2025, in Texas, with Enrique Chediak serving as the cinemtographer.[7]
References
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 10, 2025). "Taylor Kitsch Teams With Filmmaker Peter Landesman On Hostage Pic 'Eleven Days'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 16, 2025). "Diego Luna To Star Opposite Taylor Kitsch In Hostage Thriller 'Eleven Days'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 5, 2025). "Jason Isaacs Joins Taylor Kitsch & Diego Luna In Hostage Thriller 'Eleven Days'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 26, 2025). "Rhea Seehorn Joins Taylor Kitsch In Thriller 'Eleven Days'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 1, 2025). "Jeffrey Donovan, Jennifer Carpenter, Lola Kirke & John Gallagher Jr. Latest To Join Prison Hostage Thriller 'Eleven Days'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 16, 2025). "Tenoch Huerta & Richard Cabral Re-Team With Diego Luna In Thriller 'Eleven Days' Based On True Prison Hostage Crisis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Garcia, Brayden (September 26, 2025). "Casting call: 'Friday Night Lights' star's new movie is filming now in Texas". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
External links
- Eleven Days at IMDb