The ending leaves open the possibility of a sequel. Agent 47 will be discussed in this article, so proceed at. But obviously, there were hopes for a sequel, since theres the introduction of yet another clone. An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find. Agent 47, the second film based on the bestselling video game series the first was 2008s hitman, the protagonist, agent 47 rupert friend, is a bald, cloned assassinforhire sent on an important mission.
Agent 47 is a 2015 american action thriller film directed by aleksander bach in. Hitman is a stealth video game series developed by the danish company io interactive, previously published by eidos interactive and square enix. Agent 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing. Fox is that this reboot can spawn a new franchise and help open doors for the video game movie genre. Agent 47 is still the same old shootemup, dumbeddown action stuff we have seen over and over. Agent 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on.
Agent 47 is a bythenumbers schlock action sequel that writes its own epitaph when a character mutters the dusty insult. Agent 47 has officially returned and he has a few new tricks up his suave sleeves. It is based on the hitman video game series, developed by io interactive, and its main character, a mysterious assassin known only as agent 47. Agent 47 is a fullon reboot, complete with a new origin story and actor for the titular agent 47. Jan 31, 2014 zachary quinto, best known for portraying spock in the star trek reboots and sylar in the television series heroes, will star in fox internationals sequel to the hitman movie, agent 47, deadline. Agent 47 is the second film based on the popular hitman video game series about a cloned assassin who works for a covert international organization. Rupert friend, zachary quinto and hannah ware star in hitman.
Agent 47 that features an iconic villain from the hitman video game series, signalling a potential sequel already in the planning stages. Based on the popular videogame franchise, the new movie was filmed partly on location in singapore and at the island states infinite studios. Watch the movie trailer, and view the photos and posters below. Hit man agent 47 is a 2015 action thriller sequel film based on the award winning video game hitman series about a genetically engineered assassin rupert friend known as agent 47 the last 2 digits barcode tattooed on the back of his neck is a super soldier created by a russian scientist litvenko ciaran hinds who disappeared before the projects. The baftanominated actor also reaffirms that joel will play a central role, and his reaction to hearing the story.
Aug 30, 2015 on the granger movie gauge of 1 to 10, hitman. Exclusive first look at rupert friend as agent 47 in the. Hitman movie with timothy olyphant, a sequel is finally being readied to shoot. Agent 47 is back in this reveal trailer for hitman 2. In this action thriller, a genetically engineered assassin is tasked with taking down a corporation that plans to create an army of killers just like him. Agent 47, which has launched a trailer ahead of it summer release. But with well over a year since the last hitman movie graced our screens, fans have been left wondering when we can expect to see more of. Before his death, paul walker was planning on going from fast and furious 7 to agent 47. Agent 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck.
Agent 47, a new hollywood studio thriller derived from the. Agent 47 postcredits scene, one which allegedly teases a new villain for the yettobeconfirmed sequel. Jun 07, 2018 hitman 2 trailer brings back agent 47 with new. Although movies based on video games have given us plenty of colossal box office failures, the hitman series of movies has done a pretty good job of defying the critics by picking up some healthy revenues whilst appeasing the games devoted fanbase. The film centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. Apparently people the world over were entranced by the piercing stare and profound baldness of timothy olyphants agent 47 and his slutty russian friend. Jan 31, 2014 zachary quinto star trek is the latest addition to aleksander bachs hitman sequel, agent 47 fox international postponed its initial february start date on the film after the tragic death of. At a low point in his life, agent 47 endeavors to regain his spot atop of pantheon of elite assassins. Agent 47 trailer is a worthy sequel to hitman hitman 2007 was a good movie based on the interactive game of the same name but one look at the trailer of its sequel and you know it hasnt.
Known only as agent 47 rupert friend, his latest target is a corporation that plans to unlock the secret of his past to create an army of killers even more powerful than him. Zachary quinto and hannah ware also star in agent 47, which is being directed by aleksander bach from a. Paul walker was attached to star with director aleksander bach helming the project as his directorial debut. A movie based on a video game that opens at the end of august does not exactly stir high expectations. With a lot of stock actors redshirts, tons of bullets, car chases and a straightforward story would. In a bit of odd casting news, zachary quinto is now set to board the hitman sequel agent 47. Zachary quinto and hannah ware also star in agent 47, which is being directed by aleksander bach from a script by kyle ward, skip woods and michael finch. He had the numbers 640509040147 tattooed on the back of his head 640509 is the date of creation, 04 marks he is part of series iv, 01 marks that he is the first, and 47 is to represent that he is the 47th, followed several years later by a universal product code. Elite assassin agent 47 friend teams up with katia ware, who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies. Agent 47 is shaping up to be the start of something bigger. Agent 47 arrives somewhere along the cusp of this video game movie evolution. Zachary quinto joins hitman sequel agent 47 collider.
Agent 47 was created on september 5, 1964, in ortmeyers asylum in romania. Singapore is getting a profile boost with the upcoming action sequel hitman. The baldy assassin to whom friend refers is the title role he plays in hitman. A sequel to 2007s hitman, this 2015 film opened to. Hitman 2007 was a good movie based on the interactive game of the same name but one look at the trailer of its sequel and you know it hasnt fallen in the sequel trap. That film, originally thought to be a reboot of the video game adaptation hitman, is in fact a sequel. Zachary quinto to star in hitman film sequel agent 47. With rupert friend, hannah ware, zachary quinto, ciaran hinds. Feb 19, 2014 rupert friend on the set the hitman sequel. While visiting the set of the film in germany last year and months later chatting with producer adrian askarieh, it was clear that the hope for everyone involved and twentieth century fox is that this reboot can spawn a new franchise and help open doors for the video game movie genre. Agent 47, based on the topselling video game series by square enix.
Aug 21, 2015 the 2007 hitman movie was originally planned as the first installment in a series, but the sequel was scrapped during production when producers realized that the film would likely flop. The 2016 hitman reboot is getting a direct sequel called hitman 2 that launches in november. Interactive entertainment had teased a very special announcement would be made on thursday, and that announcement turned out to be hitman 2, the longawaited sequel to 2016s hit game. Agent 47 2015 full movie hd 1080p video dailymotion. Zachary quinto, best known for portraying spock in the star trek reboots and sylar in the television series heroes, will star in fox internationals sequel to the hitman movie, agent 47, deadline. Zachary quinto also joins the cast of foxs hitman sequel.
Along the way, the hitman has to confront questions about his own origin and identity. The movies agent 47 resembles his gaming character in looks and characterization, as well as his impressive ability to kill dozens and dozens of people, often in gorybloody ways. A gunforhire known only as agent 47 hired by a group known only as the organization is ensnared in a political conspiracy, which finds him pursued by both interpol and the russian military as he treks across russia and eastern europe. Zachary quinto to star in hitman film sequel agent 47 polygon. Agent 47 stars rupert friend, hannah ware, zachary quinto, ciaran hinds the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a score of 28 out of. Agent 47 sets up a franchise for his character, but friend says its premature to discuss being in a sequel if its a hit. Singapore was a complete contrast to berlin, said director aleksander bach. Io interactive remained a subsidiary of square enix until 2017, when square enix started seeking buyers for the studio, io interactive completed a management buyout, regaining their independent status and retaining the rights for hitman, in june 2017. In honor of this longrunning, beloved series, we decided to take a look back at the previous 46 hitman. A genetically engineered assassin becomes the perfect killing machine in. Zachary quinto also joins the cast of foxs hitman sequel agent 47 by alex billington. A bald, barcoded hitman with a flawless record places him in high demand among the wealthy and elite. A postmodern bulk action movie, with a rather cold cool edge. Hitman action sequel agent 47 spotlights singapore filming.
Agent 47, a new hollywood studio thriller derived from the hitman video games, in which he plays the. Agent 47 used berlin as its production base and also became the first major hollywood film to shoot in singapore, in southeast asia. Zachary quinto star trek is the latest addition to aleksander bachs hitman sequel, agent 47 fox international postponed its initial february start date on the film after the tragic death of. An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry. That villain gamers will know as the albino who was introduced in 2006s hitman. Agent 47 movie with zachary quinto and rupert friend might not be getting a sequel anytime. And so it remains to be seen whether this is enough for producer adrian askarieh to carry out his plans to turn hitman into a fully fledged movie franchise. Agent 47 features a midcredits sequence that helps introduce an iconic character who will be in the sequel. Aug 24, 2015 we spoke to the producer, who worked on both agent 47 and the 2007 hitman with timothy olyphant, in new york for a press junket. Agent 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last. Agent 47 2015 on 5 february 20, it was reported that the film series was being rebooted with the title hitman. When discussing sequel possibilities for this film, he said in part. Sources tell us theres a button sequence early during the end credits of hitman.
A genetically engineered assassin becomes the perfect killing machine in the latest trailer for hitman. The movie is an adaptation of a popular videogame franchise and a sequel of sorts to the 2007 film hitman. Genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, hes the culmination of decades of research, endowed with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. Agent 47 could very well be the start of a new movie franchise for 20th century fox according to screenrant, the postcredits scene of the video gametofilm adaptation sets. We spoke to the producer, who worked on both agent 47 and the 2007 hitman with timothy olyphant, in new york for a press junket.
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