Lily Gladstone & Kiowa Gordon face ghostly frontier in ‘Curse of Silver’

**Lily Gladstone and Kiowa Gordon to Star in Supernatural Horror‑Western “The Curse of Silver”**

A new ghost‑filled frontier saga is on the rise as Oscar‑nominated Lily Gladstone and Kiowa Gordon are set to play the lead roles in *The Curse of Silver*.

The film, co‑directed by Geoff Marslett and Gordon, will explore a lawless Texas‑Mexico border town after the Civil War, where two Union deserters drag a cursed chest of Confederate silver into a besieged settlement and trigger supernatural violence.

The project was selected as one of 80 titles for the 2026 Gotham Week Project Market, scheduled to run from September 27 to October 3 in Brooklyn.

The partnership brings together Gladstone’s recent critical acclaim for *Killers of the Flower Moon* and Gordon’s Emmy‑winning performances in *Twilight* and *Dark Winds*. The film is being produced by Liz Cardenas (*A Ghost Story*) and Ram Getz (*Sunny*), with Cardenas a former Gotham Cannes Producers Network Fellow and juror.

Executive producers include Gladstone, Gordon, and Michael Mortensen.

### Background & Context

Geoff Marslett, the director of the acclaimed *Quantum Cowboys* shown at Annecy and FilmFest Munich, is co‑directing *The Curse of Silver* alongside Gordon. His previous feature work includes *Mars*, starring Mark Duplass at SXSW and London Film Festival, and the SXSW‑winning *Loves Her Gun*.

Marslett’s experience blending genre elements positions the new horror‑western as a fresh take on frontier mythos.

Gordon, who just wrapped season five of AMC’s *Dark Winds*—executive‑produced by George R.R. Martin—has expanded into directing with this project. His recent work demonstrates his versatility in both acting and creative leadership on screen.

Gladstone, who is currently preparing to star opposite Michael B. Jordan in Amazon MGM’s *The Thomas Crown Affair* set for release in March 2027, brings a powerful presence to the role of a Union deserter confronting the supernatural. Her representation is handled by IAG and Authentic Talent.

### Production Details & Next Steps

The screenplay, written by Marslett with Rafael A. Ruiz, lays out a tense narrative that fuses horror and Western tropes. While a start date for principal photography has not yet been set, the film’s inclusion in Gotham Week’s market indicates early-stage development and an eye toward festival circuits.

Producers Liz Cardenas and Ram Getz are spearheading the project, with Cardenas’ background in the Producers Network lending additional industry credibility.

Executive producers Gladstone, Gordon, and Michael Mortensen signal a commitment to the film’s creative direction. Representation for Gordon comes through GM Management and Greenburg Glusker, reflecting his growing prominence in Hollywood.

As the project moves forward, stakeholders will likely seek financing and distribution partners following its Gotham presentation. The convergence of genre experience, critical talent, and an ambitious script suggests *The Curse of Silver* could become a standout entry in the 2026 film landscape.