The Hitman

[LastSunrise1981]

Or just have David Bateson do the role? Obviously I've never seen any of the films he's been in or seen his stage work. But from what I've read he has experience in films and is an accomplished stage actor, also add to the fact that his face is used for Agent 47 and he does the voice as well.

So why not go for Bateson? Yes, he is an unknown and everything, but it wouldn't hurt to give him a shot as he's been campaigning long and hard for the role too.

It's better than watching Vin Diesel screw it up.

 

[Apollo]

i hate how vin desal is always picked to play certain parts just because hes bald

 

[The Last Meatbag]

....I like the Olyphant

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=18482


Timothy Olyphant Confirmed for Hitman
Source: Variety
January 18, 2007


Variety has confirmed the rumors that Timothy Olyphant (Live Free or Die Hard) has been cast in the lead role, Agent 47, in the Luc Besson-produced Hitman at 20th Century Fox. Newcomer Xavier Gens will direct.

The trade says that Fox sees the film as having franchise potential, and Olyphant's deal allows for sequels.

Production is slated to begin in March in Europe. Skip Woods' script is based on the "Hitman" videogame franchise set in the world of Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin.

Besson is producing via his Europa Corp., along with Chuck Gordon and Adrian Askarieh. Daniel Alter co-produces.

Vin Diesel was previously attached as the lead but opted out to star in Fox's big-budget tentpole Babylon A.D.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I see slipped in under the cover of the Olyphant casting announcement is the fact they have hired a first timer to direct

 

[Maze]

Xavier Gens signing for Hitman is a major coup :heart:

He is a great up and coming talent !

He has done two incredible short movies :" Au petit matin" and especially "Fotografick" and his first movie is released later this year "Frontères"

I was vaguely interested by the project ,i'm not even a Hitman fan. it's a very good game that said, i like the mood ,the look of the game especially , but i'm not a gamer .

but, there, now i am greatly hyped

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Olyphant is going to look freaky bald.

But good casting none the less.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=18482


Timothy Olyphant Confirmed for Hitman
Source: Variety
January 18, 2007


Variety has confirmed the rumors that Timothy Olyphant (Live Free or Die Hard) has been cast in the lead role, Agent 47, in the Luc Besson-produced Hitman at 20th Century Fox. Newcomer Xavier Gens will direct.

The trade says that Fox sees the film as having franchise potential, and Olyphant's deal allows for sequels.

Production is slated to begin in March in Europe. Skip Woods' script is based on the "Hitman" videogame franchise set in the world of Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin.

Besson is producing via his Europa Corp., along with Chuck Gordon and Adrian Askarieh. Daniel Alter co-produces.

Vin Diesel was previously attached as the lead but opted out to star in Fox's big-budget tentpole Babylon A.D.

I see you beat me to it. But yeah now its officially. Should be cool. He could be a breakout star before its released with him having a few films out this year including him being the bad guy in the latest Die Hard movie.

 

[Karea07]

This is the guy from the new Jennifer Garner movie, right?

 

[The Apatow Crew]

This is the guy from the new Jennifer Garner movie, right?

Yeah he is. He's also been in the Girl Nex Door,Go and Dreamcatcher.

Him.

 

[FireandIce213]

off topic: how do you pronounce his last name?

 

[Karea07]

I remember him from Girl Next Door

 

[Speedball]

off topic: how do you pronounce his last name?

Oly-font

 

[Hunter Rider]

Xavier Gens signing for Hitman is a major coup :heart:

He is a great up and coming talent !

He has done two incredible short movies :" Au petit matin" and especially "Fotografick" and his first movie is released later this year "Frontères"

I was vaguely interested by the project ,i'm not even a Hitman fan. it's a very good game that said, i like the mood ,the look of the game especially , but i'm not a gamer .

but, there, now i am greatly hyped

Interesting,can you tell us a bit about his visual style Maze ?

 

[patrickbateman]

someone do a photomanip of timothy

 

[green]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070126h.php
Gens Talks His Plans For "Hitman"
Posted: Friday January 26th 2007 12:35am
Source: Allocine
Author: Garth Franklin

French director Xavier Gens talked to Allocine recently about his plans for the film adaptation of Eidoe video game series "Hitman".

First up will be dark and violent along "Robocop" lines rather than "a fun popcorn movie like The Transporter".

Emphasis will be placed on the loneliness of the hero and his quest for identity, along with a violent and dark narrative.

The atmosphere of the game will be closely followed. Score will be orchestral and operatic in nature and photography inspired largely by Robert Richardson's work for Scorcese's "Casino".

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070126h.php
Gens Talks His Plans For "Hitman"
Posted: Friday January 26th 2007 12:35am
Source: Allocine
Author: Garth Franklin

French director Xavier Gens talked to Allocine recently about his plans for the film adaptation of Eidoe video game series "Hitman".

First up will be dark and violent along "Robocop" lines rather than "a fun popcorn movie like The Transporter".

Emphasis will be placed on the loneliness of the hero and his quest for identity, along with a violent and dark narrative.

The atmosphere of the game will be closely followed. Score will be orchestral and operatic in nature and photography inspired largely by Robert Richardson's work for Scorcese's "Casino".

Well he is saying all the right things

 

[The Amazing Lee]

In that picture, he looks like Jack Nicholson.

 

[The Shape]

Let's not forget that this guy was the killer (or one of them) in Scream 2. And he went pretty psycho at the end. I liked his performance in that, as well as the Girl Next Door.

I'm interested to see how he plays this role.

 

[Space Moose]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070126h.php
Gens Talks His Plans For "Hitman"
Posted: Friday January 26th 2007 12:35am
Source: Allocine
Author: Garth Franklin

French director Xavier Gens talked to Allocine recently about his plans for the film adaptation of Eidoe video game series "Hitman".

First up will be dark and violent along "Robocop" lines rather than "a fun popcorn movie like The Transporter".

Emphasis will be placed on the loneliness of the hero and his quest for identity, along with a violent and dark narrative.

The atmosphere of the game will be closely followed. Score will be orchestral and operatic in nature and photography inspired largely by Robert Richardson's work for Scorcese's "Casino".

Awesomeness. RoboCop kicks ass!

 

[Golgo-13]

He's ok. Seems a little 'Mtv-ish' to me, but i guess that's the audience that plays those games, so hey. I too would have preferred the Pretender guy....

 

[Bat Brain]

http://movies.ign.com/articles/763/763587p1.html

Release Date: October 12, 2007

 

[black_dust]

In that picture, he looks like Jack Nicholson.

Well if they ever do (which you know they will do one day) a one flew over the coo koos nest hes the man

 

[Maze]

Interesting,can you tell us a bit about his visual style Maze ?

Sure (even if i'm a little late t: lol )

Well ,imagine a cross between paul Veroheven , Darren Aronofky and giallo movies.

Xavier Gens movies are intelligent, sensible ,poetic ,and ,moody ,tense ,kinetik , violently visceral and gore :heart:

 

[Maze]

Olivier Va réaliser la deuxième équipe du film et c'est bien confirmé que je fais le film à l'heure d'aujourd'hui.
D'ailleurs je suis en pleine prépa, pendant que le mix de "Frontières" se termine tranquillement.

Tournage en Bulgarie à partir du 19 mars... Je vous passerai quelques dessins exclusifs ce week end.
J'ai pas trop le droit d'en parler beaucoup plus, juste que quelques coups de machettes risques de pleuvoir dans les premières minutes du film...
bises
Xavier

Salut Leepod

Faisons un point su la situation et les spéculations. Je termine "Frontières" actuellement car je suis en mixage en ce moment jusqu'au 25 février date officielle du dernier jour de mix.
Reste encore quelques effets spéciaux et l'étalonnage def à terminer. Donc j'ai bien l'intention de suivre toute les étapes de la fin de la post prodction de "Frontières".

Concernant "Hitman", il n'y a que Olivier Mégaton qui va superviser la deuxième équipe du film. Le tournage principale se passe en Bulgarie. Olivier va superviser les scènes se tournant à l'étranger afin que nous puissions tenir les délais de productions très courts pour la sortie au mois de septembre aux états unis.
Je peux vous assurer que je fais mon maximum avec Olivier pour qu'on fasse du film une bombe atomique. N'en déplaise à certain. Le film sera sans concession et très sombre. verdict dans 9 mois.
Bise
Xavier

Xavier continue to come on Allo ciné from times to times to give us infos

so he says that:

-The shooting will begin March 19 in Bulgaria.
-he can't talk much about the movie obviously ,but promise that in the first minutes of the movie there will be

Spoiler

some machete hits

-and he reaffirms that he wants the movie to be dark and without concessions.

I will keep you updated