Stephen Graham is having a big year. His Netflix series Adolescence became a global hit, earning him and his co-stars multiple awards. He is also back on the small screen in the second season of A Thousand Blows, reuniting with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. But now, Graham is turning to feature films in a role that could be his darkest yet.
The upcoming movie Heel, previously called Good Boy, gives fans a first look at Graham in a twisted psychological thriller. He stars as Chris, a seemingly normal family man living in a stone house. But behind closed doors, he hides a dark secret. A young man named Tommy, played by Anson Boon, is chained in the basement. Chris believes his “unconventional” rehabilitation methods will reform Tommy, who struggles with drinking, drugs, and violence. He forces Tommy to watch educational programs and punishes him when he steps out of line. Yet, it becomes clear that Tommy may have his own plans for escape. Andrea Riseborough also stars, adding to the tense dynamic of the film.
Heel is directed by Jan Komasa, known for Suicide Room, Warsaw 44, and Corpus Christi. The film features a strong supporting cast, including Austin Haynes, Savannah Steyn, Kit Rakusen, and Monika Frajczyk. Early glimpses suggest a dark, gripping story that will push Graham into unsettling territory.
Stephen Graham’s career continues to soar. He recently won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for Adolescence. Fans can currently watch him in A Thousand Blows alongside Erin Doherty. Beyond Heel, he will appear in Animol, the feature debut of Ashley Walters, and reprise his role as Hayden Stagg in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. He is also set to star with Paul Dano and Penélope Cruz in Florian Zeller’s psychological thriller Bunker.
With Heel, Graham shows he is ready to explore the darkest corners of human psychology, proving again why he is one of the most compelling actors working today.
