Michael Keaton is releasing his second movie as a producer, director, and actor. Knox Goes Away is a neo-noir crime thriller to be released in U.S. theaters March 15, 2024 by Sabin Films. FilmNation is doing the international distribution. The movie was filmed in Los Angeles and premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2023.
The story is about contract killer John Knox, played by Keaton, who is mentally deteriorating from a form of dementia. He tries to make amends for his life by saving the life of his estranged son Miles, played by James Marsden, from a vengeance killing. Knox is aided by his friend Xavier played by Al Pacino.
American actor and director Michael Keaton is known for his leading roles in a wide variety of genre films. He has received an Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. His best known roles in films include Beetlejuice, Birdman, The Founder, Spotlight, Batman, and others.
Gregory Poirier is the movie’s screenwriter. Poitier in an American award winning television and film writer. He is best known for On Fire, Rosewood, National Treasure 1 and 2, Gossip, Awake, and others.
Additional Cast Members
Al Pacino plays John Knox’s friend Xavier Crane and helps him save his son. Iconic American actor Pacino is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century. He has won an Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG awards. He is best known for films The Godfather, Serpico, Scarface, Heat, Dog Day Afternoon, and other films.
James Marsden plays John Knox’s son Miles. He is an American TV and film actor with nominations for a Golden Globe, Emmy, and six SAG Awards. He is best known for Hairspray, Enchanted, 27 Dresses, X-Men, and other films.
Marcia Gay Harden, an American actress in film, TV, and stage who has received an Oscar, Tony, and three Emmy nominations. She is known for Mystic River, Pollock, The Mist, Meet Joe Black, Miller’s Crossing, and others.
Suzy Nakamura an American actress in film, TV, and stage, Known for Deep Impact, 8MM, Dodge Ball, Must Love Dogs, and others.
Joanna Kulig a Polish singer and actress in film, TV, and radio. A recipient of Polish Film Awards and European Film Awards. Known for Ida, Cold War, The Eddy, Hansel and Gretel, and others.
Ray McKinnon an American actor in film and TV who won an Oscar. Known for Recify, Dead Wood, That Evening Sun, and others.
John Hooganakker an American actor in film, TV, and stage. Known for Dopesick, Castle Rock, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Girlfriend Experience, and others.
Lela Loren an American actress in film and TV. Known for Power, Snitch, Lost, Reign Over Me, and more.
Michael Keaton, James Marsden, Marcia Gay Harden, Al Pacino
Screenwriter Gregory Poirier
