Colman Domingo Joins Gus Van Sant’s Hostage Thriller ‘Dead Man’s Wire’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Colman Domingo, fresh off filming Edgar Wright‘s *The Running Man*, has joined the cast of Gus Van Sant‘s upcoming hostage thriller *Dead Man's Wire*. The film, based on a true story, follows the harrowing 1977 incident where Tony Kirtsis took Indianapolis mortgage broker Dick Hall hostage, attaching a steel wire connected to a sawed-off shotgun around his captive’s neck.

Domingo, who will play a radio broadcaster in the film, described the story as one of desperation and human connection. “This guy was just in dire straits, holding people hostage and speaking to a radio announcer,” Domingo told *Deadline*. “That’s the only person he felt like he could communicate with. He’d listened to him every day, and I sort of guide him not to kill people.”

The film, written by Austin Kolodney, also stars Bill Skarsgård and Dacre Montgomery. Domingo’s involvement comes amid a busy schedule, including the third season of HBO‘s *Euphoria* and an untitled Steven Spielberg project. “I finished reading the script and I bawled,” Domingo said of Spielberg’s film. “It’s one of the most beautiful scripts about our humanity.”

Domingo’s recent work includes *Sing Sing*, a film about the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. He plays John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield, a wrongfully incarcerated man who finds solace in theater. “I had to find my heart in John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield’s heart and pull him together,” Domingo said. “This film is more personal than anything I’ve done before.”

Domingo’s career continues to ascend, with roles in *Euphoria*, a Nat King Cole biopic, and a feature directing debut on *Scandalous*, a film about Sammy Davis Jr. and Kim Novak. “I feel like I’m having a bit of a last laugh,” Domingo said, reflecting on his journey. “I represent all those actors and artists who’ve worked regional theater, off-Broadway, and taught themselves to write and direct.”

Domingo’s commitment to equitable pay on *Sing Sing* also made headlines. The film’s cast and crew, including Domingo, were paid the same daily rate. “We all did this because we want to do this,” Domingo said. “We felt this story matters.”

As Domingo prepares for a packed schedule, including a potential return to London’s National Theatre in 2026, he remains focused on impactful storytelling. “I think the word is mogul,” Domingo said with a laugh. “It’s about having impact across many industries.”