The Killer's Game is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by J. J. Perry and written by Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg, based on the 1997 novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga.
| The Killer's Game | |
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| Directed by | J. J. Perry |
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| Based on | The Killer's Game by Jay Bonansinga |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Flavio Martínez Labiano |
| Edited by | Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
A veteran assassin fends off a hit he placed on himself after learning the terminal medical diagnosis he received was incorrect.
Cast
- Dave Bautista as Joe Flood
- Ben Kingsley as Zvi
- Sofia Boutella as Maize
- Ice Cube as Lovedahl
- Pom Klementieff as Marianna
- Scott Adkins as Angus Mackenzie
- Drew McIntyre as Rory Mackenzie
- Shaina West
- Lucy Cork
- Daniel Bernhardt as Radovan
- Lee Hoon as Goyang
- Marko Zaror as Botas
Production
In August 2004, it was announced Paramount Pictures had acquired The Killer's Game from Intermedia, an action thriller script originated by Rand Ravich and based on Jay Bonansinga's novel of the same name.[1] Prior to being initially acquired by Paramount, directors such as John Woo, Alex Proyas, Renny Harlin and Wolfgang Petersen had considered directing it.[1] Simon Kinberg performed rewrites on Ravich's script.[1] The title Godforsaken was also considered during development.[1]
In December 2015, it was announced Broad Green Pictures was in talks to acquire the rights to The Killer's Game.[2]
It was announced in May 2023 that J. J. Perry was set to direct the film, with Dave Bautista, Ben Kingsley and Sofia Boutella set to star.[3][4] In July, Ice Cube, Pom Klementieff, Scott Adkins, Drew McIntyre and Marko Zaror were among new additions to the cast.[5][6]
Production began in July 2023 in Budapest,[7] having been granted an interim agreement waiver to proceed with filming amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "'Game' now in Par's crosshairs". Variety. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Broad Green in Talks to Acquire 'Killer's Game' Movie Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt; Wiseman, Andreas (May 15, 2023). "Dave Bautista Set For Lionsgate Action Comedy The Killer's Game; 'Day Shift's JJ Perry Directing, With Studio To Launch Sales At Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 19, 2023). "Ben Kingsley, Sofia Boutella Join Dave Bautista In Lionsgate Action Comedy The Killer's Game". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 10, 2023). "Ice Cube To Star Opposite Dave Bautista In Action-Comedy Killer's Game". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror and More Enlist for Director JJ Perry's Actioner THE KILLER's GAME with Dave Bautista!
- ^ "Ice Cube Joins The Killer's Game, Set for Filming in Hungary". Budapest Reporter. July 17, 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Keates, Emma (July 20, 2023). "Here are all the movies and shows that have been granted waivers to film during the strike". Yahoo. Retrieved July 21, 2023.