Wildcards

Wildcards

2026 · 110 min · Thriller

A jury deliberating the case of Theodore Sterling, a privileged young man accused of sexual assault of a 20-something African-American woman. The prosecution is led by Assistant State Attorney James Jones, an overworked yet determined prosecutor, who faces off against Greg Sims, a veteran defense attorney with an unbroken 25-year winning streak. 

Directed by Wes Miller · Written by Wes Miller

In theaters Aug 27, 2026

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