Taylor Sheridan and Jon Bernthal are two of Hollywood’s biggest names right now for different reasons, and by combining them, an R-rated thriller is lighting Netflix’s charts on fire. Sheridan’s TV empire is one of the most popular right now in the entertainment industry. That expands itself not only to Sheridan’s many Yellowstone shows, with multiple prequels and sequels to the premier Western drama, but also crime thrillers like Mayor of Kingstown, spy thrillers like Lioness, and more. While Sheridan has made a mark on TV, the creative is also behind many exciting movies, with entries like F.A.S.T. and Call of Duty on the way.
As for Bernthal’s best projects, the actor has shown his credentials across many generational movies and TV shows. On the small screen, Bernthal played magnetic characters in hit series like The Walking Dead, Daredevil, The Punisher, We Own This City, The Bear, His & Hers, and many more. As for his talents on the big screen, viewers have seen just how big of a force Bernthal is in action thrillers and dramas, with scene-stealing performances in The Wolf of Wall Street, Ford v Ferrari, King Richard, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and more. Together, they made Those Who Wish Me Dead, which is ruling Netflix’s charts.
Why Those Who Wish Me Dead Is Crushing Netflix’s Top 10
At the time of writing, Those Who Wish Me Dead is the 2nd most-watched movie on Netflix in the United States. The thriller leaves behind other intense releases on the streaming service’s nationwide chart, including the Samara Weaving horror thriller Ready or Not and the Danish psychological thriller The Secret Woman. Right now, the only project above it in the US is a Netflix original movie that was released recently, Robert De Niro’s crime thriller The Whisper Man. The huge number of successful thriller movies on Netflix’s chart helps explain why Those Who Wish Me Dead is trending on the streamer.
Those Who Wish Me Dead was originally released in theaters on May 14, 2021. Five years later, Those Who Wish Me Dead is building on the streaming success of its cast and director. Sheridan serves as writer, director, and producer on the R-rated thriller. Right now, he has shows like Lioness, Dutton Ranch, and Tulsa King trending on Paramount+. As for Bernthal, he starred in 2026’s His & Hers, the crime thriller series that rose to become Netflix’s 10th most-watched TV show of all time earlier this year before I Will Find You left it behind. Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult, and more also star.
The Film Continued Sheridan & Bernthal’s Success Streak
Those Who Wish Me Dead‘s streaming success on Netflix continues the successful series of collaborations between the actor and the creator. Before the 2021 film, Bernthal worked with Sheridan in two of the writer’s movies. The first of those was 2015’s Sicario, which was followed by 2017’s Wind River. The duo has yet to team up again after Those Who Wish Me Dead, but with that film now finding a streaming resurgence on Netflix in the United States, perhaps Sheridan could turn back to Bernthal for an action thriller like Call of Duty, which would suit the actor’s skills.
- Release Date
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May 14, 2021
- Director
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Taylor Sheridan
- Writers
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Michael Koryta, Charles Leavitt, Taylor Sheridan
