‘In the hand of Dante’: Gerard Butler shines with a double role in the middle of crime and corruption |
Gerard Butler stars in ‘In the Hand of Dante’, an ambitious crime drama coming to OTT on June 24, 2026. Directed by Julian Schnabelthe film brings together an ensemble cast to tell a story that spans two timelines. Gerard Butler plays two roles in the film’s parallel narratives.
Gerard Butler plays a double role in ‘In the Hand of Dante’
In ‘Dante’s hand’, Gerard Butler plays two characters. In the current story set in New York, Butler plays Louie, a hitman and fixer. In the historical timeline set in 14th century Italy, Butler plays Pope Boniface VIII.According to Coming Soon, Butler plays Louie and delivers some of the film’s best dialogue as he walks alongside Nick, helping him with manuscript-related endeavors. Butler steals scenes with his over-the-top style, and the actor is credited for playing against type, acting wilder on screen than audiences have seen him before.
Gerard Butler as Louie: The Sic Man Character in ‘In the Hand of Dante’
The film follows scholar Nick Tosches, who is called upon to authenticate what may be Dante’s original manuscript of “The Divine Comedy.” Instead of verifying this, Nick steals the manuscript and embarks on a journey through the criminal underworld. Gerard Butler’s character Louie becomes his companion on this journey, helping him navigate the dangerous situations that follow.
In the film’s 14th-century story, Gerard Butler takes on the role of Pope Boniface VIII, one of the key figures in the historical narrative. image credit (Gerard Butler Instagram)
‘In the Hand of Dante’ cast: Gerard Butler joins Oscar Isaac and ensemble stars
The film reportedly stars Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Louis Cancelmi, Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, Benjamin Clementine, Paolo Bonacelli, Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino. Some of the cast members play two characters: one from the current timeline and one from the historical timeline.
The visual approach of Julian Schnabel in ‘In the hand of Dante’
Director Julian Schnabel distinguishes the two timelines through visual means. The present-day New York scenes are shot in black and white, while the historical Italian sequences are shot in color. This visual distinction highlights the different settings and time periods of the narrative.
Directed by Julian Schnabel, the film follows parallel stories that unfold in modern-day New York and 14th-century Italy.
‘In the Hand of Dante’ Release Date and Production Details
The film had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2025. It opened in the United States on June 12, 2026, followed by its OTT release on June 24, 2026. The project is based on Nick Tosches’ 2002 novel of the same name, with director Louiswri Schnabel as the screenwriter.Stream ‘In the Hand of Dante’ on Netflix.
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