How to Make a Killing is an upcoming black comedy thriller by John Patton Ford. He is the writer and director of the film. The story is loosely based on the 1949 British classic Kind Hearts and Coronets. The film’s production is backed by A24 in the United States and StudioCanal in the United Kingdom.
How to Make a Killing features Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow, alongside Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris. The movie will be released in the United States on February 20, 2026, and in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2026.
Who stars in How to Make a Killing?
1) Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow
Glen Powell plays Becket Redfellow in How to Make a Killing, a working-class man who sets out to get back what is rightfully his. Powell got his start playing small roles in movies like Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Fast Food Nation before slowly picking up his film and television career.
He was in The Expendables 3 and the comedy-horror series Scream Queens, which led to recognition for roles in Everybody Wants Some!! and Set It Up. Powell has played historical figures such as astronaut John Glenn in Hidden Figures and pilot Tom Hudner in Devotion, Top Gun: Maverick and the romantic comedy Anyone but You were the works that brought him a major leap in popularity.
He is also a co-writer and producer of the dark comedy Hit Man, in which he stars and has obtained a Golden Globe nomination. Besides starring in the movie, Powell is also an executive producer of the film.
2) Margaret Qualley as Julia Steinway
Margaret Qualley takes on the role of Julia Steinway, the Becket’s friend from childhood. She is the daughter of actress Andie MacDowell. Before she started acting, Qualley trained as a ballerina. In Palo Alto, she made her screen debut and got attention mostly for her performance in HBO’s The Leftovers.
Among her works are The Nice Guys, Death Note, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. She was nominated for Emmys for Fosse/Verdon and for her main role in Netflix’s Maid, the latter also got her a Golden Globe nomination.
Not long ago, she was seen in Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness, and The Substance, which brought her yet another Golden Globe nomination.
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3) Jessica Henwick as Ruth
Jessica Henwick plays the part of Ruth, Becket’s girlfriend, in How to Make a Killing. Henwick made her debut on the acting scene in 2010 and has since been well-known for her characters in Game of Thrones, Marvel’s Iron Fist and The Defenders.
She is also one of the stars of big-budget movies like The Matrix Resurrections, The Gray Man, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Along with acting, Henwick has ventured into writing and directing. Her short film Bus Girl, which was filmed during a break in the production, was nominated for a BAFTA. In 2023, she was praised for her role in The Royal Hotel.
4) Bill Camp as Warren Redfellow
How to Make a Killing features Bill Camp as Warren Redfellow, the uncle of Becket. This role is just one of the many that Camp has done for film, television, and theater. Some of his film credits include Lincoln, 12 Years a Slave, Loving, Molly’s Game, and Joker.
On the small screen, he has played roles in The Night Of, The Outsider, and The Queen’s Gambit. Bill Camp has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, his roles in The Night Of and Presumed Innocent being the reason for the nominations. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for his role in a Broadway revival of The Crucible.
5) Zach Woods as Noah Redfellow
Zach Woods plays Noah Redfellow, Becket’s cousin. Woods is most well-known for his comedic roles such as Gabe Lewis on The Office and Jared Dunn on HBO’s Silicon Valley. He has also had roles in Veep, Playing House, and Avenue 5.
In movies, Woods has been in comedies like Spy and Ghostbusters. His knack for awkward humor and sharp timing has made him a familiar figure in ensemble casts.
Supporting actors in How to Make a Killing are
- Topher Grace as Pastor Steven J. Redfellow,
- Ed Harris as family patriarch Whitelaw Redfellow,
- Bianca Amato as Cassandra Redfellow,
- Raff Law as Taylor Redfellow, and
- Sean Cameron Michael as McArthur Redfellow
How to Make a Killing is set to release on March 13, 2026.
Edited by Sakshi Singh
