The Hitman's Bodyguard

The Hitman's Bodyguard
Directed by Patrick Hughes
Produced by
  • David Ellison
  • Mark Gill
  • Dana Goldberg
  • Matthew O'Toole
  • John Thompson
  • Les Weldon
Written by Tom O'Connor
Starring
Cinematography Jules O'Loughlin
Production
company
Distributed by Lionsgate Films[1]
Release dates
  • August 18, 2017 (2017-08-18)
Country United States
Language English

The Hitman's Bodyguard is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Patrick Hughes and written by Tom O'Connor. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Élodie Yung, and Salma Hayek.

Synopsis

A bodyguard (Ryan Reynolds) takes his former enemy, a hit man (Samuel L. Jackson), as a client so they can defeat a dictator (Gary Oldman).

Cast

Production

In May 2011, David Ellison's Skydance Media acquired the action script The Hitman's Bodyguard written by Tom O'Connor.[2] The script was among the top 2011 Black List of unproduced scripts.[3] On November 4, 2015, it was announced that Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Gary Oldman were cast in the film, which Jeff Wadlow would direct for Millennium Films. Producers would be Mark Gill, John Thompson, Matt O'Toole, and Les Weldon.[4] On February 23, 2016, Élodie Yung and Salma Hayek were cast in the film, which Lionsgate would distribute in the United States.[5] On March 9, 2016, it was reported that Wadlow had exited the film and Patrick Hughes signed on to direct the film.[6]

Principal photography on the film began on April 2, 2016, in London, Amsterdam and Sofia.[5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Film Releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  2. ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 25, 2011). "Skydance nabs 'The Hitman's Bodyguard'". variety.com. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  3. ↑ Finke, Nikki (December 12, 2011). "The Black List 2011: Screenplay Roster". deadline.com. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (November 4, 2015). "Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman to Star in 'Hitman's Bodyguard' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Jr, Mike Fleming (February 23, 2016). "Ryan Reynolds' 1st Post-'Deadpool' Pic 'Hitman's Bodyguard' Adds Elodie Yung, Salma Hayek, Sam Jackson, Gary Oldman". Deadline. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Verhoeven, Beatrice (March 9, 2016). "Ryan Reynolds' 'Hitman's Bodyguard' Lands Director Patrick Hughes". TheWrap. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
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