Netflix has finally released the trailer for The Whisper Man, a horror film based on Alex North's New York Times best-selling novel. The story centers on the abduction of an eight-year-old boy, which connects to a decades-old case involving a convicted serial killer. Fans are already buzzing, with one viewer commenting on YouTube: 'The book had me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to watch this.'
Star-Studded Cast
The film features Adam Scott, known for Severance and Parks and Recreation, as Tom Kennedy, the boy's father. He is joined by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro as Pete Willis, Tom's estranged father and a retired detective. The cast also includes Michelle Monaghan (True Detective), Hamish Linklater (Fantastic Four), and Will Brill (The OA).
Release Date and Fan Reactions
The Whisper Man is set to stream on Netflix from Friday, August 28. The trailer has generated excitement among subscribers, with one fan joking: 'Uhh yes please. I'll take one of these every month from now until the end of time.' Another commented: 'Loved the book this is based off of. Even though I can see quite a few differences, this still looks really good.' Others have predicted the film will be a 'banger,' with one adding that the 'book was awesome.'
