Reptile trailer: Justin Timberlake gets caught up in grisly murder investigation

Justin Timberlake will soon be seen in his first feature film release of the year, Reptile. A crime thriller, the film's trailer shows a harrowed Justin Timberlake being questioned by the authorities after a shocking murder is discovered. The film notably also stars Benicio del Toro and Alicia Silverstone in key roles.

3 things you need to know

• Justin Timberlake starrer Reptile will be getting a direct-to-OTT release.
• He has appeared across 21 films over the years, with some notable titles being The Social Network (2010), Friends With Benefits (2011) and Bad Teacher (2011).
• Timberlake also has another film - the animated musical, Trolls Band Together, up for a winter release this year.

Reptile will feature Justin Timberlake as a murder suspect

The makers of Reptile recently released the official trailer of the film. The Grant Singer-directorial will be getting an OTT release on Netflix. Reptile will be available for streaming starting October 6.

The tense trailer features a local police force, led by Benicio del Toro's Detective Tom Nichols attempting to decode an unexpected murder. The victim, a young New England real estate agent, is found dead immediately bringing the people in her life into a circle of doubt. First on the suspect list, is Justin Timberlake who plays the victim's partner. The trailer also features Timberlake being interrogated by del Toro, making for a highlight. The film also features Alicia Silverstone as del Toro's wife, Judy. 

Justin Timberlake enjoys parallel careers in music and movies

While there are many singers who are offered the chance to make a segway into an acting career, there are very few that are able to nestle a place for themselves as actors. Justin Timberlake is one such name who has not only maintained a flourishing career in music but also extensively explored his talents as an actor across multiple genres. Singers Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez are a few other examples of this.