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Synopsis
A hitman falls for his mark as moral boundaries are blurred between work and romance
Gary Johnson is a professor of philosophy who has a secret second vocation. At night, he pretends to be a hitman, luring in potential clients before turning them over to the New Orleans Police Department. But when he begins to fall for one of his targets, Gary is caught in his own web of lies.
What to know
What is Hit Man (2024) all about?
Hit Man is an upcoming romantic comedy movie produced by Barnstorm Productions, Aggregate Films, Detour Filmproduction, and AGC Studios for Netflix. Hit Man is directed by American filmmaker Richard Linklater who is best known for movies such as Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, School of Rock, and Boyhood. The movie is written by Richard Linklater and Glen Powell. The movie is produced by Richard Linklater, Glen Powell, Mike Blizzard, Michael Costigan, and Jason Bateman. Texan musician Graham Reynolds handles the score, having worked with Richard Linklater on A Scanner Darkly.
Who is starring in Hit Man (2024)?
Hit Man stars Glen Powell in the lead role as Gary Johnson. Powell is best known for his performances in Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You. He is joined by Adria Arjona, a Puerto Rican actress who has starred in Andor, Pacific Rim, and Morbius. She stars as Maddy Masters. The cast includes Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Evan Holtzman, Molly Bernard, and Mike Markoff.
Is Hit Man (2024) based on a true story?
The plot for the movie is based on the article Hit Man, written by Skip Hollandsworth. The article was published in Texas Monthly in October 2001. The article itself is based on the true story of Gary Johnson, a professional killer who was active in Houston.
Will Hit Man (2024) be released in theaters?
Similar to other Netflix movies such as Maestro and The Killer, Hit Man will receive a limited theatrical release before heading to streaming. The movie first premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.
Production News
- May 11, 2022
- The movie Hit Man was first announced with Richard Linklater attached as director and Glen Powell on board to star in the lead role. Adria Arjona is also confirmed to be starring. (Source: Variety)
- October 4, 2022
- Molly Bernard, Austin Amelio, and Retta are all confirmed to have joined the cast of the movie. (Source: The Playlist)
- September 5, 2023
- The movie was given a standing ovation at the Venice Festival where it had its international debut. (Source: Deadline)
- January 22, 2024
- The first trailer for the movie is released depicting an upbeat romantic comedy thriller. The trailer confirms that the movie will be released on Netflix on June 7, 2024. (Source: YouTube)
- April 18, 2024
- Glen Powell is a charming hit man transforming into multiple different characters in the latest trailer for the movie. (Source: YouTube)
Genres
Crime, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Action & Adventure
Runtime
1h 55min
Age rating
R
Production country
United States
Director
Richard Linklater
Cast
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