Mumbai, March 24 The action drama "Normal", starring "Better Call Saul" alum Bob Odenkirk, is set to release in cinemas across India on April 17, 2026, PVR Inox Pictures has announced.
Directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Derek Kolstad, the film follows Ulysses, an interim sheriff dispatched to a seemingly quiet Midwestern town for a temporary posting. When a botched bank robbery shatters the town's calm exterior, Ulysses is drawn into a spiral of events that exposes something far more dangerous beneath the surface.
The makers have described the movie as a combination of action film, slow-burning thriller, and modern western.
Odenkirk, who also serves as producer, said the film's strength lies in its layered storytelling.
"‘Normal’ starts quietly, almost like a mystery, drawing you into the lives of these characters and their tensions. Then it builds, and builds, until everything collides. It's not just about action, it's about the people, the humour, and the unpredictability of what unfolds," he said in a statement.
Wheatley described the film as a reimagining of the traditional western dynamic.
“When I first read the script, it felt like an inverted High Noon where instead of protecting the town from outside forces, the sheriff is forced to confront the town itself. We wanted to ground the action in reality, using practical elements and a classical visual style, while telling a story that reflects the complexities of the present day," he said.
"Normal" also features veteran actor Henry Winkler and "Game of Thrones" star Lena Headey in pivotal roles.