Written by Chris Swan
August 17, 2026
The Rivals of Amziah King with Andrew Patterson
Welcome to Madman Bonus Features, a podcast series that gives listeners an inside look into the making of some of the amazing films from the Madman catalogue through in-depth discussions with the artists and creatives behind them.
In this episode we sit down to talk with writer/director Andrew Patterson about his brand new film THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING. We discuss the shift from his previous feature debut to tackling a production of this size, how he assembled the incredible cast (including Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Rob Morgan, and amazing newcomer Angelina LookinGlass) and the importance of maintaining originality and his unique voice when bringing a story like this to audiences.
For more information on THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING, and where to watch the film, head over to:
https://www.madman.com.au/the-rivals-of-amziah-king/
To find out about more exciting upcoming releases, head over to Madman Entertainment at https://www.madman.com.au/
And be sure to follows us on social media:
Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, and Letterboxd