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Dylan Douglas Lands First Starring Role in “Killing Hitler”
7/14/2026, 12:15:03 AM
Core Event
Dylan Douglas, the 25-year-old son of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, has been cast as the lead character “Ben” in the upcoming action-thriller Killing Hitler. Filming began in Budapest, Hungary, with the project described as a dramatization of a 1933 plot by Jewish American gangsters to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The film is directed by Danny A. Abeckaser, who also appears in the cast.
Background & Context
“Killing Hitler” is adapted from Professor Robert Rockaway’s article The Jewish Plot to Kill Hitler, for which Abeckaser secured the rights. The narrative follows two American mobsters—portrayed by Douglas and David Arquette (who plays the older Ben)—as they devise an attempt on Hitler’s life, an effort the story says the FBI ultimately thwarted. The production is being handled by Abeckaser’s 2B Films and producer Sagi Wolf, with a supporting ensemble that includes Harry Goodwins, Greg Finley, Graham Sibley, and Lorenzo Antonucci.
Key Figures & Cast
- Dylan Douglas – lead role “Ben” (young version)
- David Arquette – “Ben” (older)
- Danny A. Abeckaser – director, also portrays Meyer Lansky
- Harry Goodwins – German revolutionary
- Greg Finley – Bugsy Siegel
- Lorenzo Antonucci – Lucky Luciano
- Additional cast: Eli Massillon, Stephen Huszar, Jeremy Luke, Gary Pestone, Alexis Ephron, Sharon Azrieli, Aki Avni.
Executive producers include Rich Barner, Jeff Hoffman, Ilan Portal, Perry Hiiman, Daniel Weinberg, Yaki Reisner, Don Worley, and Lorenzo Antonucci.
Official Statements & Responses
Director Danny A. Abeckaser said, “This is a movie I have had my sights on making for years. I read an article that had me hooked on the story and from that point I bought the rights.” He added, “We have a truly incredible stellar ensemble cast and I am also excited to introduce Dylan Douglas in his first starring role. As soon as he auditioned I knew he had to play Ben.”
The production notes that Douglas is represented by UTA and Untitled Entertainment, while Abeckaser is represented by IAG and LBI. No further official commentary has been released.
