Reports reveal that Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Pattinson are set to headline a new collaboration with director Adam McKay, described as a project titled Average height, average build.
The filmive project, tied to the acclaimed writer behind Don’t Look Up and The Big Short, is assembling a standout ensemble. Alongside Downey Jr. and Pattinson, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, and Danielle Dedwyler are in talks or confirmed to join the cast, signaling a bold, star-powered approach to the film.
Described as a crime comedy with suspenseful threads, the narrative centers on a killer who reaches out to a political figure to alter the law and dodge accountability for his crimes. The pursuit to bring the culprit to justice unfolds with an ex-cop, portrayed by Downey Jr., chasing the clues and confronting the moral gray areas that accompany a case of this scale.
Adam McKay is both writing and directing the project, steering the tone and pace that fans have come to expect from his distinctive blend of wit and social observation.
Production timelines have evolved, with filming slated to start in the late summer to early fall window, adjusting to scheduling realities and studio planning. The frothing anticipation around the cast and the premise suggests a film that aims to balance sharp humor with high-stakes suspense, all within McKay’s signature cinematic voice.