Nuremberg is an upcoming historical drama directed by James Vanderbilt. The movie is based on the 2012 book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai. It follows Douglas Kelley, an American psychologist who is tasked to decide whether Adolf Hitler’s right-hand man, Hermann Göring, is mentally fit to stand at the Nuremberg trials. Set in 1945 after Göring’s arrest, Nuremberg puts a spotlight on the infamous Nuremberg trials, where notorious Nazi officials were held accountable for their crimes against humanity.
The Cast of Nuremberg
Tasked with bringing this intense story to life is a talented cast of actors who’ve proven their mettle in the industry over several hit projects. These actors step in the shoes of the people involved in this historic event:
1. Russell Crowe- Herman Göring
The Academy Award winner Russel Crowe is the man tasked with portraying the intense character of Hermann Göring, the charismatic and intense Nazi leader. Crowe, who’s known for his intense performances, has already generated buzz online with the early cuts of the trailer.
2. Rami Malek- Dr. Douglas Kelley
Rami Malek is playing Dr. Douglas Kelley, the man tasked with examining the Nazi leader. Malek, who won an Oscar for playing Freddie Mercury in the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, takes on the challenge of engaging in a battle of wits against Russell Crowe’s Herman Göring.
3. Michael Shannon- Justice Robert H. Jackson
Michael Shannon appears as Justice Robert H. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court Justice who served as Chief Prosecutor. Shannon brings his trademark intensity to the man tasked with holding the Nazis accountable on a global stage.
4. Leo Woodall- Sergeant Howie Triest
Leo Woodall plays the young translator who provides a human perspective amid the weight of history. He is tasked with providing a balanced perspective in the chaos of the intense battle of wits.
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Other actors portraying key characters in Nuremberg are:
- Richard E. Grant takes on the role of Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe, a British prosecutor central to shaping the legal arguments
- John Slattery portrays Colonel Burton C. Andrus, the officer responsible for overseeing the imprisonment of the Nazi defendants.
- Colin Hanks plays Dr. Gustave Gilbert, another psychologist who, alongside Kelley, sought to understand the minds behind the atrocities.
- Wrenn Schmidt stars as Elsie Douglas, the sharp legal assistant who navigates the moral and emotional complexities of the trial.
Supporting roles include Lydia Peckham as Lila McQuaide, Lotte Verbeek as Emmy Göring, Andreas Pietschmann as Rudolf Hess, and Mark O’Brien as Colonel John Amen. Together, the cast of Nuremberg weaves a complex portrait of justice, guilt, and accountability.
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When is Nuremberg Releasing?
The intense historical drama Nuremberg is scheduled for its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 07, 2025. Following that is slated for a theatrical release on November 7th, 2025.
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