David Leitch, the former stunt-performer-turned-director of hit action flicks likeAtomic Blonde,Deadpool 2,Bullet Train, andThe Fall Guy, has just landed his next movie. Along with the likes of Chad Stahelski (John Wick) and Sam Hargrave (Extraction), Leitch has been at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of action cinema while also advocating forstunt performers to be recognized at the Oscars.Following on from 2024’sThe Fall Guy, Leitch and the 87North production company have landed their next project, an original action thriller titledFight.
Thanks to a new report from Deadline, Universal Pictures and 87North have picked upFlight, with David Leitch set to direct. Plot details have not yet been revealed, but the film is based on a spec script written by Nathaniel Halpern (Tales from the Loop&Legion). Leitch and Kelly McCormick are producing the film under the 87North banner, along with Universal Pictures.
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While the film’s plot remains elusive, fans already have a rough idea as to what the film will be about. If you hadn’t already guessed from the title,Fight, the film is expected to be an all-out action movie, much like Leitch’s past work onAtomic Blondeand theJohn Wickfranchise. 87Eleven and its other sister companies, like 87North, have gained a reputation for incredible stunt work and action choreography. WhateverFightends up being about, expect the action to be insane.
David Leitch Already Has Another Action Movie in the Works
While fans of the action genre will have to wait an unspecified amount of time beforeFightbegins production and releases in theaters, Leitch has adrenaline junkies covered with another action film.How to Rob a Bankis David Leitch’s next movie.The film is set to begin shooting this summer. Nicholas Hoult and Pete Davidson, two unlikely action stars, will lead the project.
The movie was only announced last month and, much likeFight, plot details have not yet been revealed. But, also likeFight, you can take a safe guess atwhatHow to Rob a Bankwill be about.It hasn’t been revealed if the film will be the kind of all-out action movie Leitch is best known for, or if it will be more of a heist thriller given the name. Nicholas Hoult and Pete Davidson also aren’t the first actors you might think of when it comes to high-octane action movies. But, neither was Ryan Gosling beforeThe Fall Guymade him an honorary stunt performer.
Before audiences get to see Nicholas Hoult lead an action film inHow to Rob a Bank, the actor will go toe-to-toe with the Man of Steel in James Gunn’sSuperman. Hoult is playing Lex Luthor in the movie, and is expected to have a long DCU tenure, providing the film is successful when it releases in theaters this July.
Source:Deadline
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