Actor Scott Eastwood is returning in a combat film. The new project, “Lucky Strike”, is based in World War II. It is directed and co‑written by Rod Lurie. The plot follows a soldier in the European theatre. Eastwood previously starred in modern action films, but this marks his return to the war genre.
The film hits in theatres soon. The director discussed details about the project on a recent show. Viewers will see Eastwood in a demanding role as a battlefield leader. The release extends his move toward dramatic war narratives.