Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Walton Goggins, Lewis Pullman Join 'Batso' Climbing Movie
Imagine a movie about some really brave climbers.
The movie is called 'Batso' and is based on a true story!
It's about two climbers who tried to climb a super tough part of a big rock called El Capitan way back in the 1970s.
One of the climbers was trying to prove everyone wrong, and the other wanted to find out what he was capable of.
The climb was supposed to take about ten days, but it took almost a whole month!
Now, famous actors will be playing these climbers in the movie.
The movie is about determination and pushing your limits.
Walton Goggins and Lewis Pullman have joined the cast of the climbing movie 'Batso'.
Jessica Biel was previously announced to be in the film.
'Batso' is based on the true story of climbers who tackled 'The Wall of Early Morning Light' on El Capitan.
Kyle Marvin is directing the movie.
The climb, originally planned for 10 days, stretched into a 28-day marathon.
- Who
- Walton Goggins, Lewis Pullman, and Jessica Biel will star in the movie; it's based on the story of Warren 'Batso' Harding and Dean Caldwell.
- What
- A movie called 'Batso' about climbers taking on El Capitan's 'The Wall of Early Morning Light'.
- When
- The climb took place in the early 1970s.
- Where
- Yosemite National Park, El Capitan peak.
- Why
- The climb was a physical and mental challenge, offering Harding a chance to prove himself and Caldwell a way to explore beyond his normal life.
- Movie Title
- Batso
- Based On
- True story of Warren ‘Batso’ Harding and Dean Caldwell
- Starring
- Walton Goggins, Lewis Pullman, Jessica Biel
- Director
- Kyle Marvin
- Subject
- Climbers attempting 'The Wall of Early Morning Light' on El Capitan
- Setting
- Yosemite National Park