Jason Clarke Signs On to Amazon MGM and Miramax Action Thriller ‘Supermax’

Jason Clarke has closed a deal to join Supermax, the new action-thriller project from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax, Deadline reported on Aug. 7, 2026. The publication said character details for Clarke’s role are being kept under wraps. The signing comes as the film prepares to assemble its starring ensemble.

Clarke will join a cast that Deadline described as already set to include Will Smith and AnnaSophia. The report also said the Australian actor is the second performer to join the project within the same week, following the earlier casting of Jaafar Jackson, who Deadline characterized as a breakout star from Lionsgate’s Michael.

Deadline did not provide a synopsis of the plot or name the film’s director in its report. It also did not specify the timing of production, shooting locations, or any related casting for additional roles, leaving those details to future announcements from the studios or the filmmakers.

The project’s ownership and production backing combine Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax, two major entertainment companies with extensive production and distribution pipelines. No release date or distribution plan was included in the report, and Deadline did not indicate whether Supermax will be positioned for theatrical release, streaming, or another rollout model.

For Clarke, the deal adds another major franchise-style action entry to his screen work. Deadline did not describe the role in any terms beyond saying Clarke’s character information remains undisclosed. The casting sequence suggests the film is moving quickly to secure key talent before revealing additional creative specifics.

While the casting is now in place, the next steps for the production will likely include finalizing supporting roles and completing the creative team’s lineup, including confirmation of the film’s director, screenplay, and production schedule. Until those details are announced, the public will have to rely on future casting reports and official studio updates for the film’s narrative and production particulars.

Deadline’s report also left open how Jaafar Jackson and Clarke will fit into the film’s broader ensemble, including whether their roles intersect with the characters played by Smith and AnnaSophia. Additional details may be released as the studios move toward formal announcements tied to principal photography.