# Whalefall Thriller Hits Theaters

> Bestselling novel 'Whalefall' becomes a blockbuster thriller film in theaters.
- Title: Whalefall Thriller Hits Theaters · ABC7 Los Angeles | Shortify
- Summary: Bestselling novel 'Whalefall' becomes a blockbuster thriller film in theaters. The thriller 'Whalefall' adapts Daniel Kraus' bestselling novel into a…
- Keywords: whalefall, josh brolin, austin abrams, daniel kraus, 20th century studios, thriller, theater, news, local, Hits, Theaters, ABC7 Los Angeles
- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/bestselling-novel-whalefall-makes-jump-page-big-screen-new-thriller/19940562
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:10:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whalefall, josh brolin, austin abrams, daniel kraus, 20th century studios, thriller, theater, news, local
## Thriller 'Whalefall' in Theaters
The thriller 'Whalefall' brings Daniel Kraus' bestselling novel to the big screen in a story that grips viewers.

> The book had such a profound impact on me when I read it
## Josh Brolin's Role
Josh Brolin plays Mitt Gardiner, a father whose words and wisdom are meant to outlive him.

> I was so invested in the book that when it finished when I finished it, I just sobbed
## Austin Abrams' Role
Austin Abrams portrays Jay Gardiner, a young man who dives to recover his father's remains after being swallowed by a whale.

> So much of it was just something being a part of something you've never seen before
## Author Daniel Kraus
Author Daniel Kraus calls adapting his novel into a film 'surreal' and hopes viewers experience it.

> You write a story hoping people will experience it
## Director Brian Duffield
Director Brian Duffield describes the filmmaking process as a 'nightmare and privilege' with hallucinatory images.

> It's beautiful and it's huge in scope, but also it makes you feel something
## Theater Release
The thriller 'Whalefall' is now playing in theaters nationwide.
## Key takeaway

The thriller 'Whalefall' adapts Daniel Kraus' bestselling novel into a cinematic experience with Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams starring.