Whalefall Trailer Released for Daniel Kraus Adaptation
Originally published Jun 9, 2026
By Leonard Pearce · The Film Stage
AI-generated summary based on The Film Stage · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 9, 2026
Key points
- Whalefall is an upcoming thriller based on Daniel Kraus's novel.
- The film is directed by Brian Duffield and stars Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin.
- The trailer shows Abrams' character trapped in a perilous situation.
- Kraus recently won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel Angel Down.
- The film adaptation of Whalefall has generated interest due to Kraus's literary success.
The trailer for Whalefall, an upcoming thriller based on Daniel Kraus's novel, has been released. Kraus, who recently won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel Angel Down, previously wrote Whalefall, which is now being adapted for the big screen. Directed by Brian Duffield, the film follows Austin Abrams as a scuba diver searching for his missing father. The story takes a harrowing turn when Abrams' character becomes trapped in a dangerous situation. The film marks a significant adaptation of Kraus's earlier work, drawing attention from fans and critics alike.
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