Best Pancakes in the County in an upcoming American action thriller film written and directed by Ken Sanzel. It stars Nicolas Cage, Justin Long, Shelley Hennig, and Ravi Patel.
The film is scheduled to receive a simultaneous release across theatres and digital platforms in the United States on November 20, 2026, by Independent Film Company.
Premise Over the course of one night, a small-town diner becomes the center of a standoff involving rogue federal agents, a con man, and a waitress who is more involved than she appears.
Cast Nicolas Cage as S.O.B Justin Long as Cookie Shelley Hennig as Dolly Ravi Patel as Ryder Brandon Mychal Smith as Agent Otto Lauren German as Agent Margot Kelly Greyson as Blondie Jaylen Moore as French Michael Sirow as Agent Kincaid
Production In January 2026, it was reported Ken Sanzel was writing and directing action thriller Best Pancakes in the County with Nicolas Cage, Justin Long, and Shelley Hennig set to star.
Sanzel had previously directed Cage in Kill Chain.
Filming took place in Arkansas.
Release Fortitude International presented the film to potential distributors at the European Film Market in February 2026. In June 2026, it was announced that RLJE Films had acquired US distribution rights. In October 2026, distribution rights were transferred to RLJE's sister company Independent Film Company, which then scheduled the film for a simultaneous release on November 20, 2026.
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