The full trailer for “Asphalt City,” starring Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan, was released Wednesday, and it looks like it's going to compete with the likes of “Training Day” and “End of Watch.”

When “Asphalt City” premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, it was called “The Black Flies.” according to Until the deadline. The film follows a young New York City paramedic, Ollie Cross (Sheridan), who is assigned to the night shift with paramedic Gene Rutkowski (Penn). Judging from both, trailer Based on the description provided by Deadline, it doesn't appear to be a particularly light film.

“Dark Nights Reveal the City's Crisis. 911 calls are often dangerous and uncertain, and because people risk their lives every day to help others, Rutkowski coaches Cross. ” says the official description. “Cross quickly moves from harrowing to heartfelt work, discovering firsthand the turmoil and awe of his relationship with Rutkowski and the work that tests the ethical ambiguity that can mean the difference between life and death.”

This film sounds eerily emblematic of other films in this genre, like the classic “I Love You''.training day” And then I’ll share my personal favorites.”End of watch.”

It's exciting to see Penn in a role like this. Since he doesn't often take on roles that don't push the limits of human morality, his work will likely end with some questions about the “ethical ambiguity'' of this subject. (Related: Netflix releases chilling trailer for iconic post-apocalyptic sequel)

This is an important role for Sheridan, who is already quite a presence in the entertainment world thanks to films such as “Ready Player One.'' But this is another step in the positive direction for his career as a serious leading actor. He also just appeared in Zach Bryan's music video alongside Matthew McConaughey, so who knows where this kid will go next!