Impending death and existential dread don’t have to stand in the way of camaraderie. In this exclusive clip from The Long Walk, we meet Peter McVries (David Jonsson) as he tries to rally his fellow walkers to seek connection in the face of their harrowing fate. The exchange offers our first real glimpse into the contrasting personalities at play, beginning with Arthur Baker (Tut Nyuot), who wonders aloud why their march can’t be reframed as a journey of brotherhood. McVries embraces the sentiment and stirs the group toward solidarity—though not everyone is convinced, particularly the skeptical Hank Olson (Ben Wang).
The scene highlights the film’s central tension: how young men caught in an inescapable ordeal confront mortality, meaning, and each other. It’s an early hint of the bonds, fractures, and conflicts that will shape their path forward, balancing moments of warmth with the relentless shadow of the walk itself.
The Long Walk hits theaters nationwide on September 12.
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