See How a Screenwriter Turned History into a Movie

Ever wondered how a gripping crime drama gets made? "The Order" is one such film that's shaking things up this awards season. Based on a real-life chilling story, the movie dives into a series of violent crimes that rocked the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s. Adapted from the book "The Silent Brotherhood" by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt, the screenplay was penned by Zach Baylin, who's also known for his work on "King Richard. " The film, directed by Justin Kurzel and featuring actors like Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, and Jurnee Smollett, has been making waves at film festivals worldwide. It kicks off with the world premiere at Venice, followed by showings at Zurich and Marrakesh. Recently, it hit theaters in a limited release through Vertical.

At the heart of the story is FBI veteran Terry Husk (played by Jude Law) who finds himself entangled in a mystery involving a white supremacist group plotting to overthrow the government. The group, led by Bob Mathews (Nicholas Hoult), was raising money through daring daylight heists. Their cat-and-mouse game with the FBI leads to an intense climax. What makes this story so striking is its relevance today, with parallels to the resurgence of white nationalism. Baylin and producer Bryan Haas found eerie similarities between past and present, which shaped the script. As for the director, he got his hands on the script just three months before the U. S. Capitol attack in January 2021. Baylin has an impressive track record and plans to team up with Kurzel and Law again for the upcoming series "Black Rabbit. " Meanwhile, you can feast your eyes on his work in "The Order. "

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