Hitman (2007 film)
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| Directed by | Xavier Gens |
| Written by | Skip Woods |
| Produced by | Chuck Gordon Adrian Askariah Daniel Alter Luc Besson |
| Starring | Timothy Olyphant Dougray Scott Robert Knepper |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release dates | November 21, 2007 |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Hitman is a 2007 film adaptation of the video game series Hitman. The film is directed by Xavier Gens and stars Timothy Olyphant. The script is written by Skip Woods. Hitman is scheduled for release on November 21, 2007.
Premise
20th Century Fox: "Agent 47 (Olyphant) has been educated, from his genetically-engineered "birth", to become a professional assassin for hire, whose most powerful weapons are his nerve and a resolute pride in his work. 47 is both the last two digits of the barcode tattooed on the back of his head and his only name.
The hunter becomes the hunted when 47 gets caught up in a political takeover. Both Interpol and the Russian military chase the Hitman across Eastern Europe as he tries to find out who set him up and why they're trying to take him out of the game. But the greatest threat to 47's survival may be the stirrings of his conscience and the unfamiliar emotions aroused in him by a beautiful, damaged girl..."[1]
Cast
- Timothy Olyphant - Agent 47
- Dougray Scott - Mike
- Olga Kurylenko - Nika
- Robert Knepper - Yuri
- Ulrich Thomsen - Mikhail Belicoff
- Henry Ian Cusick - Udre
Production
In February 2003, Hitman makers Eidos and IO Interactive entered negotiations with Hollywood production companies to adapt the video game to film.[2] Twentieth Century Fox eventually acquired the rights and hired screenwriter Skip Woods to pen the screenplay with actor Vin Diesel executive producing and starring in the film.[3] In December 2006, Vin Diesel stepped down from the role. In January 2007, Timothy Olyphant, was cast into the lead role with director Xavier Gens attached at the helm.[4] In March, actor Dougray Scott was cast as the antagonist to Agent 47, with Olga Kurylenko, Robert Knepper, Ulrich Thomsen, and Michael Offei also joining the cast. Production began the week of March 27, 2007 in Sofia, Bulgaria and lasted 12 weeks.[5] A second unit also shot in locations including London, Istanbul, St. Petersburg, and South Africa.[1]
Release
Hitman was originally slated to be released on October 12 2007,[6] but the film's release has been postponed to November 21 2007.[7] The film will be released in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2007.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b 20th Century Fox (2007-04-24). "Hitman is Underway". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Brian Linder (2003-02-03). "Games to Film: Hitman". IGN. Retrieved 2006-12-05.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Dave McNary (2005-10-20). "Woods to adapt 'Hitman'". Variety. Retrieved 2006-12-05.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Nicole Laporte (2007-01-17). "Olyphant to shoot 'Hit Man'". Variety. Retrieved 2006-01-18.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Ali Wood (2007-04-05). "FILMING STARTS ON EIDOS MOVIE". Instock. Retrieved 2007-04-09.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Pamela McClintock (2007-03-26). "Actors set sights on 'Hitman'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Stax (2007-08-25). "Exclusive: Hitman's New Date". IGN. Retrieved 2007-08-24.
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