Filmmaker Adam McKay recently revealed that the political satire project “Average Height, Average Build”, which stars Robert Pattinson in the lead role, still has a chance of moving forward. Although Netflix acquired the rights in 2023, the platform ultimately abandoned the production, citing a budget of over US$ 150 million as one of the main obstacles.
In an interview on the podcast The Discourse, McKay explained that the initiative was put on the back burner due to Hollywood strikes and the United States elections, but he assured that the idea remains alive in discussions. For another studio to take over the film, the projected cost will need to be revisited, possibly reduced to make the investment viable.
The initially announced cast includes heavyweight names such as Robert Pattinson, Robert Downey Jr., Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler. The story follows a charismatic serial killer, played by Pattinson, who is persuaded by a lobbyist (Amy Adams) to enter politics with the aim of softening laws for criminals, becoming a national celebrity. Meanwhile, a veteran detective (Robert Downey Jr.) launches a relentless hunt to capture him before retiring. The script promises to satirize both American politics and the public’s fascination with true crime.
In addition to updating the status of “Average Height, Average Build”, McKay also discussed another of his projects, now titled “2C”, which deals with climate change and is still seeking funding. For now, McKay’s film remains without a defined studio and without a scheduled release date, either in theaters or on streaming platforms.
