Lombardi originally planned to be a professional athlete , but after an injury he moved to Los Angeles to pursue becoming an actor . Lombardi made his film debut in '' American Honey '' , about a magazine crew traveling across the country , written and directed by Andrea Arnold . The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and was distributed domestically by A24 . Lombardi has two films awaiting release , including : '' Killing Animals '' opposite Joey King ; and '' We , the Coyotes '' , which premiered at ACID ( Association for Independent Cinema and its Distribution ) during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival . Lombardi 's latest release '' Sollers Point '' , directed by Matt Porterfield , was released in North America from 11 May 2018 , selected as The New York Times ' " Critic 's Pick " , and ''ThePlaylist.net '' wrote that Lombardi " convey ed that complexity in a thrillingly physical and non-theatrical performance " and rated the film A -
2016 Cannes Film Festival
2016 Cannes Film Festival
McCaul Lombardi