Glenn Powell takes dark turn in new thriller “How to Make a Killing”

Glenn Powell is stepping into a very different kind of role in his latest film, “How to Make a Killing,” trading high-flying heroics for a darker, more sinister character.

The Top Gun: Maverick star plays a man determined to claim a massive inheritance tied to his estranged family. After being cast out along with his mother, his character sets out to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his — a fortune worth billions.

But his plan is anything but ordinary.

Driven by ambition and resentment, Powell’s character begins systematically eliminating those ahead of him in line to the family wealth. The story follows his long, calculated path toward securing the inheritance, blending dark humor with psychological tension.

Powell describes the tone as an unusual mix, comparing the film’s style to something like American Psycho meeting Forrest Gump — combining unsettling behavior with an oddly layered narrative.

The film also explores complicated relationships and emotional crossroads, adding another dimension to the suspenseful plot.

With its mix of dark comedy, drama and thriller elements, “How to Make a Killing” marks one of Powell’s most unexpected and intense performances yet.

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