Old Guy

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Old Guy
Old Guy 2024 film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Simon West
Written byGreg Johnson
Produced by
  • Jib Polhemus
  • Martin Brennan
  • Hal Sadoff
Starring
CinematographyMartin Ahlgren
Edited byAndrew MacRitchie
Music byAndrew Simon McAllister
Production
companies
Distributed byThe Avenue
Release dates
  • October 17, 2024 (2024-10-17)(NBFF)
  • February 21, 2025 (2025-02-21)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Old Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by Simon West, written by Greg Johnson, produced by Martin Brennan and Jib Polhemus, and Dark Castle Entertainment. Filmed on location in Northern Ireland and starring Christoph Waltz, Lucy Liu, and Cooper Hoffman.

Contents

Old Guy premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 17, 2024, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 21, 2025.

Plot

A contract killer on the verge of retirement due to arthritis is given a new chance at fieldwork training Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude. The subsequent mission to Northern Ireland is complicated by concerns that Wihlborg is part of a plan to literally eliminate the older guard in favour of a new generation.

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. [1] Additionally, Christoph Waltz joined the cast. [2] In April 2023, Lucy Liu, Cooper Hoffman and Desmond Eastwood were revealed to have joined the cast. [3] Principal photography began in Belfast in mid-2023. [4]

Release

In March 2024, The Avenue acquired the North American distribution rights to the film. [5] The film premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 17, 2024, at Fashion Island. [6] The film will be released in select theaters and available digitally on February 21, 2025. [7]

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References

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