Kiefer Sutherland is in “advanced negotiations” to star in the revenge-driven action-thriller House of Reckoning.

“Thunder Road is teaming with fellow producers Midnight Express and Southpaw on the project.”

Vaughn Stein (Terminal) directs from a script by Chuck Hustmyre.

Here’s the synopsis:

“When a retired lawman (Kiefer Sutherland) returns to his dying hometown to investigate his brother’s mysterious death, he uncovers a brutal criminal empire led by a charismatic psychopath who rules through fear and corruption. As he digs deeper into a web of drug and human trafficking, his pursuit of truth ignites a violent war for justice—pitting one man’s code against an entire town. Hour of Reckoning is a gritty, high-octane revenge thriller that turns one man’s hunt for the truth into a scorched-earth war against corruption.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Vaughn and Kiefer on a film that delivers both relentless action and emotional weight,” said Matthew Shreder of Concourse Media. “Hour of Reckoning is the kind of elevated thriller that combines intensity, scope, and heart — the perfect match for Kiefer’s commanding screen presence and Vaughn’s sharp, cinematic storytelling.”

Director Vaughn Stein adds: “Hour of Reckoning is a brutal and deeply human story — a modern western about justice, guilt, and redemption. It’s about a man standing alone against decay and violence, and Kiefer brings the weight and soul that makes it real.”

Deadline first reported on the development.