Paramount Pictures is bringing audiences a gripping new crime thriller with By Any Means, a tense and emotionally charged story that explores justice and corruption during one of the most pivotal eras in American history.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Elegance Bratton, By Any Means follows an unlikely alliance between a hardened mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent who are forced to join forces after the murders of prominent civil rights leaders. As they pursue those responsible, the pair uncover a far-reaching conspiracy that threatens to expose deep-rooted corruption and challenges everything they believe about loyalty, justice, and the law.
By Any Means
- Director: Elegance Bratton
- Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton
- Genre: History, Drama, Thriller
With danger closing in from every direction, the two men must navigate a world of political intrigue, organized crime, and powerful figures determined to keep the truth hidden. As the investigation intensifies, the stakes become increasingly personal, forcing both men to confront difficult choices in their fight for accountability.
Leading the cast are Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg, alongside an impressive ensemble that includes Nicole Beharie, David Strathairn, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, and Ethan Embry. The film brings together a talented group of performers to tell a story rooted in history while delivering the suspense and intensity of a modern crime thriller.
The screenplay is written by Sascha Penn and Theodore Witcher, whose work combines historical drama with gripping investigative storytelling. Under Bratton’s direction, By Any Means aims to deliver a powerful cinematic experience that examines the cost of justice and the courage required to pursue the truth.
Cast
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Mark Wahlberg
- Nicole Beharie
- David Strathairn
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Josh Lucas
- Ethan Embry
Creative Team
Director
- Elegance Bratton
Writers
- Sascha Penn
- Theodore Witcher
Why By Any Means Is One of the Most Anticipated Crime Thrillers
Combining a compelling historical backdrop, an all-star cast, and a suspense-filled story of conspiracy and justice, By Any Means has all the ingredients of a must-watch crime drama. With powerful performances expected from Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg, the Paramount Pictures production is poised to be one of the most talked-about thriller releases in the coming year.
BY ANY MEANS will release on September 4, 2026
