Best Pancakes in the County

Best Pancakes in the County
Directed byKen Sanzel
Written byKen Sanzel
Produced by
  • Raja Collins
  • Eduard Osipov
  • Eric Brenner
  • Niko Fomenko
  • R. Wesley Sierk III
Starring
Production
companies
  • Beno Films
  • Caliwood Pictures
Distributed byRLJE Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Best Pancakes in the County in an upcoming American action thriller film written and directed by Ken Sanzel. It stars Nicolas Cage, Justin Long, Shelley Hennig, and Ravi Patel.

Premise

Over the course of one night, a small-town diner becomes the center of a standoff involving rogue federal agents, a con man, and a waitress who is more involved than she appears.

Cast

Production

In January 2026, it was reported Ken Sanzel was writing and directing action thriller Best Pancakes in the County with Nicolas Cage, Justin Long, and Shelley Hennig set to star.[1]

Sanzel had previously directed Cage in Kill Chain.[2]

Filming took place in Arkansas.[3]

Release

Fortitude International presented the film to potential distributors at the European Film Market in February 2026.[4] In June 2026, it was announced that RLJE purchased US distribution rights.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas Wiseman (January 13, 2026). "Nicolas Cage, Justin Long & Shelley Hennig Starring In Action-Thriller 'Best Pancakes In The County' About Deadly Standoff At Small-Town Diner". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ Whitman, Alex (May 9, 2018). "Cannes: Nicolas Cage to Star in 'Kill Chain' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 25, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Farrar, Thomas (January 15, 2026). "Nic Cage is filming a movie in Central Arkansas!". KATV News. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ Ankers-Range, Adele (January 14, 2026). "Nicolas Cage Leads Deadly Stand-Off Action-Thriller That Promises an "Explosive" Ride". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ Kay, Jeremy. "Nicolas Cage action thriller 'Best Pancakes In The County' hot seller for Fortitude International". Screen. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
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