Ryan Reynoldshas finally decided what comes next after the blockbuster superhero adventureDeadpool. And that movie isThe Hitman’s Bodyguard. Principal photography began today on Millennium Films’The Hitman’s BodyguardstarringRyan Reynolds,Samuel L. Jackson,Gary Oldman,Elodie YungandSalma Hayek. The film is directed byPatrick Hughes(Expendables 3) from a script byTom O’Connor.Lionsgateis distributing in the US and the UK.
The Hitman’s Bodyguardis an action comedy about the world’s top protection agent (Reynolds) and his new client: anotorious hitmanwho came in from the cold (Jackson). They’ve been on opposite ends of a bullet for years. They hate each other. Now they’re stuck together and have 24 hours to get from England to The Hague. The only thing standing in their way is everything a murderous Eastern European dictator (Oldman) can throw at them.
The film starsRyan Reynolds(Deadpool,The Proposal) as protection agent Michael Bryce,Samuel L. Jackson(The Legend of Tarzan,Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,Django Unchained,The Hateful Eight) as hitmanDarius Kincaid, andGary Oldman(The Dark Knight Rises,The Dark Knight) as Eastern European dictatorVladislav Dukhovich. The movie also featuresSalma Hayek(Grown Ups,Tale of Tales,Frida) as Darius' wifeSonia Kincaid, andElodie Yung(Daredevil,The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) as Interpol agent Amelia Roussel.
Producers areMark Gill,John Thompson,Matt O’TooleandLes Weldon. The executive producers areAvi Lerner,Trevor Short,Boaz Davidson,Christine Otal,Douglas Urbanski,Jason Bloom,Christa CampbellandLati Grobman.Patrick Hughes' creative team includes director of photographyJules O’Loughlin(Black Sails), production designerRussell De Rozario(Kick-Ass1 & 2) and costume designerStephanie Collie(London Has Fallen).
The Hitman’s BodyguardisReynolds' next film after the enormous success ofDeadpool, which has gone onto become the biggestR-rated moviein box office history.Deadpool 2has already been given a green light by Fox, and may start shooting as early as the end of this year. ButThe Hitman’s Bodyguardcomes first, and promises to surprise and excite fans just as much asRyan Reynoldsprevious release.
