Agent 47 official trailer 2 hd 20th century fox youtube. He becomes ensnared in a political conspiracy and finds himself pursued by both interpol and russian intelligence. 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. A genetically engineered assassin becomes the perfect killing machine in. Agent 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is. Agent 47 that features an iconic villain from the hitman video game series, signalling a potential sequel already in the planning stages. 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 baldy assassin to whom friend refers is the title role he plays in hitman. With rupert friend, hannah ware, zachary quinto, ciaran hinds. Agent 47 is shaping up to be the start of something bigger. Agent 47 hit theaters on august 21st, fans will find a videogame villain in a endcredits scene setting up a possible sequel. Hitman is a stealth video game series developed by the danish company io interactive, previously published by eidos interactive and square enix.
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 agent 47. Based on the popular videogame franchise, the new movie was filmed partly on location in singapore and at the island states infinite studios. Agent 47 is a fullon reboot, complete with a new origin story and actor for the titular agent 47. 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. Skip woods must truly believe in the cinematic potential of the video game hitman. It is unquestionably a bad film, with almost nonexistent characters and a plot that genuinely qualifies as confusing. Timothy olyphant explains why he did the hitman movie. Hitman is a 2007 action thriller film directed by xavier gens and based on the video game series of the same name. My 2015 copy of hitman 2007 is the unrated strong r for sure edition complete with plenty of blood and violence, and olgas seduction andor nude scenes in. Feb 19, 2014 rupert friend on the set the hitman sequel. May 22, 2019 the 2007 film adaptation of the hitman video game franchise is not good. Agent 47 is back in this reveal trailer for hitman 2.
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 arrives somewhere along the cusp of this video game movie evolution. Agent 47 movie with zachary quinto and rupert friend might not be getting a sequel anytime soon, gamers can rest. Agent 47 is a bythenumbers schlock action sequel that writes its own epitaph when a character mutters the dusty insult, youre dead, too. Agent 47 endcredits scene reveals a villain for a possible sequel by dave trumbore august 17, 2015 hitman. When discussing sequel possibilities for this film, he said in part, as we move forward, if were lucky enough to make another hitman movie, i. 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 has been pushed back six months from february 27, 2015, to august 28, 2015 the film, based on the popular video game, will star. 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. An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry. First look at rupert friend as agent 47 in the hitman sequel. 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.
A bald, barcoded hitman with a flawless record places him in high demand among the wealthy and elite. Agent 47 2015 on 5 february 20, it was reported that the film series was being rebooted with the title hitman. The prologue campaign takes place before the other games in the fra. It received a score of 15% on rotten tomatoes, with many critics panning its incoherent plot and terrible di.
Zachary quinto and hannah ware also star in agent 47, which is being directed by aleksander bach from a. A genetically engineered assassin becomes the perfect killing machine in the latest trailer for hitman. Agent 47 is a mercilously derivative sequel to the mercilously derivative 2007 action thriller hitman. An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find. 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 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. Agent 47 movie trailer, cast, plot, and release date starring rupert friend. Hitman action sequel agent 47 spotlights singapore filming. The 2016 hitman reboot is getting a direct sequel called hitman 2 that launches in november. Agent 47, which has launched a trailer ahead of it summer release.
Zachary quinto to star in hitman film sequel agent 47. 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. Timothy olyphant explains why he did the hitman movie variety. Agent 47 pushed back six months hollywood reporter. 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. 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. 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 the film, starring rupert friend, hannah ware. Paul walker was attached to star with director aleksander bach helming the project as his directorial debut.
The story revolves around agent 47, a professional hitman, who was engineered to be an assassin by the group known as the organization. Oct 14, 2014 fox internationals video game adaptation hitman. Filming on the new hitman movie agent 47 has begun in europe and ign was provided with this shot of rupert friend homeland on the set zachary quinto and hannah ware are costarring in. 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. For what its worth i also saw the second hitman movie called hitman agent 47 and i believe the first one with olyphant at the lead is better. 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 bythenumbers schlock action sequel that writes its own epitaph when a character mutters the dusty insult. Sep 28, 2015 because hitman 2007 was not a failure. Agent 47 is still the same old shootemup, dumbeddown action stuff we have seen over and over. 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. 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. Hitman 2 trailer brings back agent 47 with new sniper assassin co. Agent 47 is a 2015 american action thriller film directed by aleksander bach in his directorial debut and cowritten by skip woods who also wrote the original hitman film and michael finch.
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. Zachary quinto to star in hitman film sequel agent 47 polygon. Exclusive first look at rupert friend as agent 47 in the. Agent 47the kind of soft reboot that seems more like a recast dtv sequelrecruits new filmmakers to set a wouldbe franchise on a different course. Sources tell us theres a button sequence early during the end credits of hitman. Blood money and this midcredits tag wont just be a vague tease were told the identity of. Agent 47 is a 2015 american action thriller film directed by aleksander bach in. Agent 47 will be discussed in this article, so proceed at.
The 2007 film adaptation of the hitman video game franchise is not good. That villain gamers will know as the albino who was introduced in 2006s hitman. A movie based on a video game that opens at the end of august does not exactly stir high expectations. But woods, the sole credited screenwriter on 2007s hitman, rematerializes in the credits of agent 47, receiving story and co. 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. At a low point in his life, agent 47 endeavors to regain his spot atop of pantheon of elite assassins. In a bit of odd casting news, zachary quinto is now set to board the hitman sequel agent 47. Agent 47 postcredits scene, one which allegedly teases a new villain for the yettobeconfirmed sequel. Singapore is getting a profile boost with the upcoming action sequel hitman.
In honor of this longrunning, beloved series, we decided to take a look back at the previous 46 hitman. 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 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect. Rupert friend, zachary quinto and hannah ware star in hitman. Agent 47 sets up a franchise for his character, but friend says its premature to discuss being in a sequel if its a hit. Agent 47, based on the topselling video game series by square enix.
When discussing sequel possibilities for this film, he said in part. Elite assassin agent 47 friend teams up with katia ware, who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies. The ending leaves open the possibility of a sequel. Agent 47 movie with zachary quinto and rupert friend might not be getting a sequel anytime soon, gamers can rest assured. Agent 47, a new hollywood studio thriller derived from the. 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.