traded in her Euphoria
angst for a high-stakes hustle, and Halsey stepped into something far darker than a music video. Americana
pulls these two into a desert storm of secrets, schemes, and unsavory alliances. Add Paul Walter Hauser fresh off his Fantastic Four
buzz, plus Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon, and Simon Rex, and this ensemble does not miss. Premiered at SXSW in 2023 and now racing toward theaters this August 22nd, the film sets up a thrilling mystery fans cannot wait to unravel.
There is more than money on the line here; they have played bold, broken, and iconic before—but never like this. These stars bring heat, history, and hidden motives to the screen. Something powerful is pulling all their characters toward one dusty artifact.
Sydney Sweeney and Halsey chase down a powerful relic in this crazy heist story
A Ghost Shirt in Americana
is more than just a piece of clothing — it is a sacred Indigenous artifact believed to hold spiritual power and once believed to safeguard warriors on the battlefield
. In the film, this rare item becomes the center of a savage chase, as characters from different walks of life, including Sydney Sweeney’s waitress and Paul Walter Hauser’s rancher, team up to steal it and escape their stagnating town, as seen at its SXSW premiere.
First look at Sydney Sweeney, Halsey and Paul Walter Hauser in Americana.
The lives of local outsiders and outcasts violently intertwine when a rare Lakota Ghost shirt falls onto the black market in a small South Dakota town. pic.twitter.com/zXkLFj9gSU
— Film Esthetic (@itsfilmesthetic) April 8, 2025
Set in modern-day South Dakota, Americana
merges authentic Western flair with high-stakes heist energy. Sweeney’s Penny Jo dreams of singing stardom, while Hauser’s Lefty sees the Ghost Shirt as his one shot out.
But when the artifact lands on the black market, chaos erupts- including a wild moment where Sweeney and Halsey’s characters go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred fight. With a shootout around every corner and a stolen relic at the center, the film spins a twisted, thrilling tale of what people will risk for freedom — and a little fortune.
While Americana
is stealing the spotlight with its gripping chase for a rare artifact, another exciting collaboration is quietly making waves in the music world. Alongside Sydney Sweeney’s string of upcoming projects,
Halsey has been turning up the heat, teaming up with some surprising talents!
Halsey and a rock star’s secret project
Halsey and Amy Lee, the iconic Evanescence vocalist, teamed up for the single ‘Hand That Feeds’, which features on the upcoming Ballerina
soundtrack
. Their friendship and mutual respect have been clear through social media and interviews, making this collaboration a highly anticipated moment. Halsey even paid tribute to Amy Lee by recreating the iconic ‘Fallen’ album cover. The partnership grew as both artists prepared to share the stage in Los Angeles on May 14.
Halsey fangirling over Amy Lee and giving her the biggest hug is the cutest thing you’ll ever see #ForMyLastTrickTour #LosAngeles
📹: @badlandsvip pic.twitter.com/2W8led0dbc
— halsey archive 🗝️ (@haIseylq) May 15, 2025
The track drops just ahead of Echo Valley
’s cinema release on June 13, a thrilling movie starring Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Moore. And now, fans are in for this pair to bring an added depth and emotion to the adrenaline-pumping story of Americana.
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? Let us know in the comments!