RJ Mitte film paused after actor’s death, director plans to continue

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  RJ Mitte’s film Forgotten Outlaw has been put on hold following his death at 34, according to the Daily Mail.

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  Director Nik Tizekker says he plans to continue the film to honor Mitte’s wishes, with the role to be recast later.

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  The film was in pre-production, and Mitte had already filmed scenes with Catherine Carlen.

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  Tizekker and Mitte were also working on a limited series called Like It Was Yesterday, which was approximately halfway finished.

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  Podcaster Joe Vulpis said he was stunned by Mitte’s death after interviewing him shortly beforehand.

Who

Actor RJ Mitte died at 34. Director Nik Tizekker plans to continue the film.

What

Production of Forgotten Outlaw has been put on hold, with plans to recast Mitte’s role.

When

Mitte died on Monday; the article was published on October 13, 2026.

Where

Not stated

Why

The film was paused following Mitte’s death. Tizekker said he plans to move forward with it to honor Mitte’s wishes.

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