Zachary Levi and Tommy Lee Jones appear in a new clip for the Western remake Angel and the Badman. The production, unveiled by Angel Studios, reimagines a classic tale of outlaws and lawmen.
From John Wayne's 1947 Classic to Angel Studios' New Vision
The story of Quirt Evans has a long cinematic history, beginning with the 1947 film directed by James Edward Grant . That original version, which starred John Wayne, became a celebrated Western classic. Because the property entered the public domain in 1975, it has become a fertile ground for various reinterpretations over the decades.
The report says the most recent predecessor was a 2009 adaptation on the Hallmark Channel, which featured Lou Diamond Phillips in the lead role. As reported by Evolve Media, the current version produced by Angel Studios represents a significant attempt to bring this public domain narrative into a modern era of original content.
A Tense Standoff Between Quirt Evans and Marshall McClintock
The newly released clip showcases a high-tension encounter at a ranch where Zachary Levi, playing the outlaw Quirt Evans, is attempting to recover from a shootout. The scene features Tommy Lee Jones as Marshall McClintock and Sean Bridgers as Deputy Eli.
In the footage,McClintock confronts the rancher’s daughter, Penny—pllayed by Meg Fraser—to determine Evans' whereabouts. The confrontation escalates when McClintock demands that Evans stop "playing house" with the family and leave immediately, a request that Evans pointedly ignores.
The CinemaCon reveal of Angel Studios' original slate
Angel Studios utilized its mainstage presentation at CinemaCon to outline its most ambitious production slate to date. According to the studio's presentation,the company is moving beyond its established niche to focus heavily on expanding its library of original content.
Directed by Julio Quintana and written by a team including Jaime Hernandez and Christopher Tuffin, Angel and the Badman serves as a cornerstone of this expansion. The production features a diverse supporting cast, including:
- Neal McDonough
- Jean Louisa Kelly
- Barrett Ellis Luca
- Meg Fraser
Can the Levi-Jones pairing match John Wayne's legacy?
While the clip provides a glimpse of the film's tone, several questions remain regarding its ultimate reception. It is currently unclear how the film will balance the gritty elements of a Western with the specific brand identity of Angel Studios. Furthermore, the industry is watching to see if the chemistry between Levi and Jones can match the legendary status of the original 1947 cast.
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