Supermax: Jason Clarke stars alongside Will Smith and Michael star Jaafar Jackson

Hollywood star Will Smith is set to return with his new action thriller "Supermax." After it was recently revealed that "Michael" lead actor Jaafar Jackson had been cast, industry publication Deadline is now reporting another addition. The report states that Jason Clarke will also join the cast of the Amazon film.

What is Supermax about?

Initial details about the plot have already been revealed. Smith and AnnaSophia Robb ("Rebel Rigde") play FBI agents investigating a murder case. The case presents them with a mystery, as it is said to have taken place behind the supposedly "impenetrable walls of a maximum-security prison".

It remains unclear for now which roles Jason Clarke and Jaafar Jackson will portray. David Gordon Green, best known for the latest "Halloween" films, is directing. The screenplay was written by David Weil and David Rosen, who most recently worked as writers on the spy series "Citadel."

When will the film be released?

According to Deadline, the project was originally supposed to be pitched to interested studios at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival—but Amazon beat them to it. Currently, it's expected that "Supermax" won't receive a theatrical release. Instead, the action thriller will likely premiere via streaming on Prime Video. However, it's still unclear exactly when the film will be released.

The Most Popular Movies Starring Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke has made a name for himself in both television and film. Clarke had his major breakthrough with the crime series "Brotherhood," in which he played a leading role from 2006 to 2008. The Australian actor eventually gained wider international recognition through a series of feature films. For example, he played a CIA interrogation specialist in Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty." This was followed by films such as "White House Down," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Terminator: Genisys," and "Everest." The actor also appeared in supporting roles in "Mudbound" and Damien Chazelle's "First Man."

Throughout his career, Clarke has repeatedly played characters whose allegiances are not immediately clear. His other well-known films include "Public Enemies," "Lawless," "The Great Gatsby," and "Pet Sematary." In 2023, he also appeared in Christopher Nolan's Academy Award winning "Oppenheimer." Most recently, Clarke starred in the Netflix thriller "A House of Dynamite," among other projects. In addition to "Supermax," a major sequel could also be in store for Clarke in the future. According to media reports, he is in talks for Michael Mann's "Heat 2."

Will Smith: Action Star and Hollywood Icon

Lead actor Will Smith is undoubtedly the most recognizable name in the cast. His career started with the 1990s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." The series made Smith a star and paved his way to Hollywood. In the mid-1990s, he established himself as one of the great action stars of his generation—first with "Bad Boys," then with blockbusters like "Independence Day" and "Men in Black."

In the years that followed, however, Smith also regularly showcased his dramatic side. He received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for "Ali," followed later by another nomination for "The Pursuit of Happyness." His best-known films also include "I, Robot," "Hancock," "Suicide Squad," "Aladdin," and "King Richard." For his portrayal of Richard Williams in "King Richard," Smith ultimately won the Oscar for Best Actor. Most recently, he appeared in "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," among other films.

AnnaSophia Robbs most popular movies

AnnaSophia Robb began her acting career as a child and became known for her roles in films such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Bridge to Terabithia," among others. Later, she played the young Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" spin-off "The Carrie Diaries." Most recently, Robb appeared in "Rebel Ridge," among other projects. She will soon be part of the cast of the drama "I Play Rocky," which revolves around the backstory of Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky."

Jaafar Jackson: His Debut as Michael Jackson

Jaafar Jackson made his acting debut in "Michael," immediately taking on a particularly major role: he portrays his uncle Michael Jackson in the biopic about the "King of Pop." The film was a commercial hit—and a sequel is already in the works. In our META film review, you can find out what we and other critics think of the film.