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Bob Odenkirk Stars in Action-Comedy 'Normal' Opening April 2026

4/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bob Odenkirk stars as Ulysses, the interim sheriff in Normal, Minnesota, in the action-comedy Normal, directed by Ben Wheatley.
Henry Winkler plays Mayor Kibner, who leads the town's hidden connection to the Yakuza.
A botched bank robbery shifts the tone from comedy to violence, revealing Normal's true nature.
Critics praise Odenkirk's performance and the film's twists.
Normal opens in theaters on April 17, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, the U.S. government escalated its fight against organized crime, particularly targeting the Yakuza, which had expanded its operations into major cities like Los Angeles and New York. The FBI estimated the Yakuza's illegal activities generated billions in revenue, reflecting broader societal concerns about crime's infiltration into daily life, a theme echoed in the film "Normal," which explores the Yakuza's hidden influence.

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Story summary

Bob Odenkirk stars as Ulysses, the interim sheriff in Normal, Minnesota, in the action-comedy Normal, directed by Ben Wheatley.
Henry Winkler plays Mayor Kibner, who leads the town's hidden connection to the Yakuza.
A botched bank robbery shifts the tone from comedy to violence, revealing Normal's true nature.
Critics praise Odenkirk's performance and the film's twists.
Normal opens in theaters on April 17, 2026.

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