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Samuel L. Jackson and Pierce Brosnan have each left their mark on the Western genre, with Jackson starring in Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” and Brosnan earning praise in the AMC series “The Son.” In 2025, these two Hollywood icons joined forces for the first time in a gripping Western titled “The Unholy Trinity.” Featuring Tim Daly, newcomer Brandon Lessard, and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” alum Ethan Peck, the film initially had a quiet theatrical release but gained significant traction on Hulu, where it ranks among the top ten most-watched movies in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol.
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Directed by Richard Gray, the film stars Lessard as Henry Broadway, who is on a mission to clear his father’s name following an execution for a crime he insists he didn’t commit. In his quest, Henry teams up with St. Christopher (Jackson), a former slave turned preacher who was once allied with Henry’s father. However, the town’s rugged sheriff, Gabriel Dove (Brosnan), cautions that the pursuit of justice might lead to more peril than expected.
The Guardian hailed “The Unholy Trinity” as a “bubbling pot boiler of a Western,” offering genre enthusiasts everything they could desire. With a stellar cast led by Brosnan and Jackson, the film delivers intense performances woven into a classic narrative of revenge and personal justice. Now available on Hulu, “The Unholy Trinity” stands as a worthy addition to the collection of modern Western classics for fans craving some frontier drama.
Richard Gray, the director of “The Unholy Trinity,” had limited experience with high-profile films before this project and had not worked with such acclaimed Hollywood talent. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead a cast featuring Brosnan and Jackson, not just for their celebrity status but also for their exceptional skills that brought the film to life.
“Working with Pierce and Sam was a dream come true. I grew up watching these legends. They elevate everyone around them,” Gray shared in an interview with Variety. He added, “Sam plays a master manipulator, while Pierce is the sheriff,” emphasizing their skill in balancing intense action and revenge with well-timed humor. “Both characters are so witty. Amidst all the action, it’s refreshing to have some light moments.”
Brosnan and Jackson are the key to the film’s success
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“Unholy Trinity” director Richard Gray hasn’t worked on many high-profile projects in his short career beforehand, nor had the privilege of directing such top-tier Hollywood talent. As a result, the filmmaker was grateful to have a cast headlined by a pair of Tinseltown favorites in Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson. Not just because of their star power, but because of their incredible talent that kept the film together.
“Working with Pierce and Sam was a dream come true. I grew up watching these guys: they are legends. They elevate everybody,” Gray said in an interview with Variety. “Sam plays a master manipulator and Pierce is a sheriff,” Gray continued, before stressing the importance of both actors’ ability to know when to keep things loose. “Both characters, they’re so witty. When there’s so much action and revenge going on, it’s nice to have some levity.”
As important as it was to have a cast of famous faces, Gray also recognized Brosnan and Jackson’s ability to bring the right tone to every scene (although Brosnan’s sense of humor didn’t help him when he auditioned for Tim Burton’s “Batman”) .”When Sam came on board, it gave it more juice. He’s magnificent. We came into it with mutual respect and then you can play. You certainly can’t take yourself too seriously when you’re in a movie like his. You need a lighter touch.”
