Much has happened in the world of Jonah Hill since his last film as director, 2022’s Stutz – an acclaimed documentary he made with his own therapist, as an outspoken advocate for mental health. He’s been away for a few years (last seen in 2023’s You People) during which time he faced some very public allegations of emotional abuse from an ex-partner, among other things. Now, he’s back with Outcome – a film in which a Hollywood star, Keanu Reeves’ Reef Hawk, makes a comeback after years away from the spotlight, only for an unsavoury video to threaten his career and legacy should it ever see the light of day. Cue Hawk trying to right all those he’s wronged over the years, confronting his past mistakes in order to find his blackmailer. Check out the trailer here:
It’s notable that Hill’s latest work concerns an actor wrestling with their perception and possible transgressions – we’ll have to wait and see how Reef Hawk’s search for answers turns out. As well as directing, Hill co-wrote the screenplay with Ezra Woods, and also stars as Ira, Reef’s crisis lawyer. Elsewhere, the stacked cast includes Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, Laverne Cox, Drew Barrymore, David Spade, Ivy Wolk, and none other than Martin Scorsese. Beyond those big names, there are vibrant compositions and near-psychedelic California sunsets here; the film boasts Gaspar Noé’s regular cinematographer Benoît Debie behind the lens.
Outcome marks Hill’s first fictional film behind the camera since mid90s – and he has more to come in 2026 too, with another directorial feature Cut Off, also co-written with Woods, coming to cinemas this summer. We’ll find out if Outcome marks another well-received effort from Hill when it streams on Apple TV from April 10.