Tubi Films just dropped the thrilling first trailer for their dark western “The Thicket,” and guess what? Metallica’s own James Hetfield is in it! You won’t want to miss this—check it out now!

Based on Joe R. Lansdale’s novel, “The Thicket” hits theaters on Friday, September 6. Director Elliott Lester shared the fascinating story behind casting James Hetfield: “The casting of James Hetfield in The Thicket is a story that feels almost destined, It all began with a dream—one morning I woke up with a clear vision that James had to be in the movie. James Hetfield, a Rock God, embodies a raw poetry that fit perfectly with the character we envisioned. From that moment, Peter Dinklage and I were relentless in our pursuit. We tried every possible avenue: his manager, mutual friends, anyone who could help us reach him.”

The film features Game of Thrones icon Peter Dinklage as Shorty, a bounty hunter tasked with finding a woman abducted by a ruthless killer. Set at the dawn of the 20th century, the story follows Shorty and his team of trackers as they venture into the turbulent and dangerous region called the Big Thicket.