Full Breakdown
Jonathan Groff Joins Daniel Radcliffe in Vietnam War Thriller “Trust the Man”
6/4/2026, 12:53:03 AM
Film Premise and Production Details
“Trust the Man” is a Vietnam-war thriller written and directed by playwright-filmmaker Will Graham. The narrative follows an Army intelligence officer tasked with probing a decorated soldier whose past is concealed, with the investigation intensifying a blurred line between loyalty and obsession. Production is slated for summer 2026 in New Jersey; domestic rights are handled by UTA and international sales by Neon International. No official release window has been announced.
Background, Key Personnel, and Awards
The film reunites actors Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe, who co-starred in the 2024 Broadway revival of “Merrily We Roll Along,” which won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. Groff earned Best Actor in a Musical; Radcliffe won Best Featured Actor. Groff’s recent work includes the Tony-nominated musical “Just In Time” (2025) and an RSC debut as Rosalind. Radcliffe recently finished the one-person show “Every Brilliant Thing” (2025) and is a 2026 Tony nominee for Best Actor in a Play. Producers include Will Graham, Max Linsky, Tonia Davis, Jeffrey Soros, Luke Rodgers, and Hailey Wierengo. Lucas Hedges was initially attached but withdrew for scheduling reasons.
Official Statements & Production Notes
Producers describe the film as a character-driven investigation set during the Vietnam conflict, highlighting the psychological tension that arises as surveillance deepens. The logline emphasizes an intelligence officer probing a celebrated soldier, with scrutiny eroding clear moral boundaries. Filming begins in New Jersey summer 2026, and Neon International will market the film abroad.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Shooting in New Jersey this summer, Trust the Man follows an ambitious Army Intelligence officer who’s assigned to investigate a decorated soldier with a mysterious past during the Vietnam War.” — Official logline, Deadline
- “As surveillance and interrogation deepen, the line between loyalty and obsession blurs, leading both men into a dangerous and uncontrollable connection.” — Official logline, Deadline
- “Credit: Getty Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe are reuniting for an upcoming new movie!” — JustJared
- “The story follows an Army intelligence officer tasked with investigating a decorated soldier with a mysterious past.” — ComingSoon
- “Lucas Hedges was previously attached but exited due to scheduling issues.” — ComingSoon
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources disagree on Groff’s role; no character name or function is disclosed. The film also lacks a release date. Reliability scores vary, with Deadline rated 41.49 and ComingSoon unscored. No cast statements about their characters have been released.
What’s Next
Principal photography is set for summer 2026 in New Jersey. Post-production timelines are unspecified; Neon International will handle sales. Radcliffe will appear in “Now You See Me 3” and Groff in his RSC debut before both reconvene for “Trust the Man.”
