Wild Cards: The Disposable Man (2026)

Wild Cards: The Disposable Man is a short film scheduled for release in 2026, serving as an installment within the broader Wild Cards franchise. The narrative centers on a dapper professional responsible for cleaning up after deaths, whose orderly routine is upended by a chaotic day filled with darkly clumsy moments and profound confrontations with mortality.

The project continues the expansion of the Wild Cards universe, which has garnered attention for its unique blend of genre elements and character-driven storytelling. As a standalone short, it offers a focused exploration of themes surrounding life, death, and the absurdities that arise when one's professional detachment clashes with unpredictable reality.

• The film is part of the larger Wild Cards series, with Season 3 also slated for 2026.
• Key cast members from the broader franchise include Vanessa Morgan, Giacomo Gianniotti, Fletcher Donovan, Tamara Taylor, and Eva Day.
• The short film focuses on a single protagonist facing existential challenges through a comedic yet dark lens.