RLJE Films Buys Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Quaid Crime Thriller ‘Neighborhood Watch’ (EXCLUSIVE)

RLJE Films has acquired “Neighborhood Watch,” a crime thriller starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Quaid and Malin Akerman. The film was directed by Duncan Skiles, who is best known for his work on “The Clovehitch Kiler.” It was previously entitled “Nowhere Men.” The rights will cover North America. RLJE Films plans to release “Neighborhood Watch” in theaters and on demand on April 25, 2025. 

The film follows Simon (Quaid), a young man grappling with mental illness, who becomes convinced that he has witnessed an abduction. When he reports it to the police and they refuse to believe him, he reluctantly seeks the help of his neighbor Ed (Morgan), a retired security guard with a troubled past. As two try to unravel the mystery, they are forced to confront the dark secrets surrounding the disappearance, as well as grapple with their own issues.

Morgan co-starred on “The Walking Dead,”, Quaid appears on “The Boys,” and Akerman’s credits include “Watchmen” and “Billions.” The film is written by Sean Farley and produced by Luke Daniels, Greg Lauritano, Vince Jolivette, Chris Bellant, Kurt Fethke, and Jake Robinson.

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RLJE Films is a distribution company that is owned by AMC Networks. Its previous releases include “Mandy,” “Bone Tomahawk” and “The Tax Collector.”

“I fell in love with ‘Neighborhood Watch’ because of Ed and Simon’s unique relationship, which Jeff and Jack brought to life with remarkable grace and skill,” said Skiles. “Our entire crew became fans of this improbable pair, creating an energy that touched every scene. We’re excited to bring this film to theaters and hope audiences connect with these characters as deeply as we have.”

Mark Ward, chief acquisitions officer of RLJE Films, stated, “‘Neighborhood Watch’ sees Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid build on each other’s talents to unravel a suspenseful and surprising mystery, and Duncan Skiles has crafted a smart character-driven thriller that keeps you guessing. We can’t wait for viewers to unravel this unpredictable journey.”

The deal with the filmmakers was negotiated by Ward and Brandon Harmer of RLJE Films.