Netflix Releases First Trailer for Ted Kaczynski Biopic Featuring Jacob Tremblay
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming thriller about Ted Kaczynski, with Jacob Tremblay portraying the mathematician from his Harvard years to his later notoriety. The cast includes Russell Crowe as Professor Henry Murray, Shailene Woodley as FBI agent Joanne Miller, and others, with Januz Metz directing. The film is scheduled to premiere on the streaming service on September 25.
The trailer highlights Tremblay’s transformation from a gifted 16-year-old Harvard student into the reclusive figure later known as the Unabomber, with Crowe’s Professor Henry Murray overseeing the controversial psychological experiments that shape his trajectory. Woodley’s FBI agent leads the modern manhunt, while the script by Sam Chalsen and Nelson Greaves ties those early academic pressures to Kaczynski’s later crimes. The production, executive produced by Greaves, Donald J. Lee, and Chalsen with MRC, is positioned as a major fall release for Netflix, with a September 25 premiere date. The film’s visual style has drawn early comparisons to David Fincher’s work, according to insiders.
This biopic could reignite public debate about the ethics of psychological experimentation and the long-term effects of institutional pressure on vulnerable young minds. Viewers may reflect on how ambition and isolation intersect with radicalization, though the dramatized nature of the story risks simplifying a complex real-life case. The film’s high-profile cast and streaming release could also influence how younger audiences engage with true-crime narratives, potentially sparking conversations about mental health and academic environments without offering definitive answers.