Ike Barinholtz Joins “The Hunt”

Ike Barinholtz. Photo by Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock (9475647co)

The Hunt adds to its cast. 

Ike Barinholtz has joined the political thriller. Best known for his role on The Mindy Project, Barinholtz joins the previously announced Emma Roberts, Justin Hartley and Glenn Howerton.

The Hunt was penned by Lost and The Leftovers scribe Damon Lindelof and Nick Cuse. Set at the helm of the thriller is Craig Zobel. Blumhouse’s Jason Blum will produce, alongside Lindelof via his White Rabbit banner. Cuse and Zobel will executive produce.

Plot and character details are kept under wraps, but The Hollywood Reporter reports that according to insiders, the “subversive script that takes its cues from the current political climate in America, elevating the current conflict between right and left wings to a violent level.”

The production is set to begin any day now and the feature is slated for an October 18 premiere.