Old Guy

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Old Guy
Directed by Simon West
Written byGreg Johnson
Produced by
  • Jib Polhemus
  • Martin Brennan
  • Hal Sadoff
  • Norman Golightly
  • Petr Jákl
Starring
CinematographyMartin Ahlgren
Edited byAndrew MacRitchie
Music byAndrew Simon McAllister
Production
companies
Distributed byThe Avenue
Release date
  • September 2024 (2024-09)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Old Guy is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Simon West, written by Greg Johnson, produced by Highland Film Group and Dark Castle Entertainment, and starring Christoph Waltz, Lucy Liu, and Cooper Hoffman. It is set for release in September 2024.

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Synopsis

Contract killer Danny Dolinski still believes he's the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end but vying for the love of club manager Anata, Danny is thrilled when The Company pulls him back into the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate top members of a competing crime syndicate and, in the process, uncover their employer's true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover. However, The Company didn't anticipate that Danny's experience coupled with the kid's brilliance would create such an unlikely bond between the two, enabling them, with crucial help from Anata, to turn it all back on The Company. [1]

Cast

Production

In January 2023, it was announced that Highland Film Group were co-financing the film, to be produced by Jib Polhemus, and Martin Brennan with Hal Sadoff and Norman Golightly producing for Dark Castle Entertainment. [2] Additionally, Christoph Waltz joined the cast. [3] In April 2023, Lucy Liu, Cooper Hoffman and Desmond Eastwood were revealed to have joined the cast. [4]

Filming

Principal photography began in Belfast in spring 2023. [5]

Release

Old Guy is scheduled to be released in the United States by The Avenue in September 2024. [6]

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