‘Unabomber’: What to Know About Netflix’s Ted Kaczynski Drama

The journey of Ted Kaczynski from a genius Harvard student to one of the nation’s most infamous domestic terrorists is getting the screen treatment at Netflix. Unabomber, which arrives on the streamer early this fall, will depict the history of the title killer, including his twisted history as part of a psychological experiment series.

Here’s what we know about Unabomber so far.

When will Unabomber premiere?

The film will arrive on Netflix on Friday, September 25.

Who stars in Unabomber?

Jacob Tremblay leads the cast as the young, college-age version of Ted Kaczynski. He stars opposite Russell Crowe as Henry Murray, Kaczynski’s psychology professor at Harvard. Also starring in the film is Shailene Woodley as FBI agent Joanne Miller, who is responsible for tracking the Unabomber down. Annabelle Wallis also stars as Murray’s academic partner at the Harvard Psychological Clinic, Christiana Morgan. The cast also includes Alexander Ludwig, Steven Ogg, and Marc Menchaca.

The film is directed by Janus Metz from a script by Sam Chalsen and Nelson Greaves.

What is Unabomber about?

The official description for the pic tells us, “Inspired by true events, Unabomber follows Ted Kaczynski’s (Jacob Tremblay) transformation from 16-year-old Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber. Subjected to controversial psychological experiments by Professor Henry Murray (Russell Crowe), Kaczynski’s troubled past resurfaces decades later when his manhunt, led by FBI agent Joanne Miller (Shailene Woodley), brings to light the chilling consequences of ambition and isolation.”

Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, director Metz explained of the story, “I was fascinated by the fact that the hunt for the Unabomber was the FBI’s longest and most expensive operation to date. But what really drew me in was the story about Ted Kaczynski’s years at Harvard when he was a young math student. This was a side to the story I didn’t know about; it helps uncover a very dark chapter in American history.”

Scroll down for first-look pictures of the film.

Unabomber, September 25, Netflix