Ryan Reynolds readies to film in UK
.jpg)
Pre-production is now underway in the UK on The Hitman’s Bodyguard starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson and Gary Oldman.
The film revolves around a top protection agent (Reynolds), whose new client – a hitman – turns out to be an old adversary. The pair must work together in a race against time with just 24 hours to reach The Hague.
Jeff Wadlow of Kick-Ass 2 fame is at the helm to direct, working from a screenplay by Tom O’Connor. Filming will also take in the Netherlands and Bulgaria, but subscribers to Production Intelligence can log in for details on the UK studio being used, along with crucial hires such as the line producer, location manager, producers and production designer.
LA-based Millennium Films is behind the project – the company is well-versed in shooting in the UK, with recent credits including Criminal, London Has Fallen, Survivor and Good People all having filmed on these shores.
We first confirmed the project back in early November on PI; the site currently has over 100 projects in pre-production. Click here for a free demo in which you will be shown remotely around the site.
Also on The Knowledge
Major new studio planned for Scotland
A major new studio has been greenlit for Scotland with partial funding from the UK government.
Steven Knight drama showcases West Midlands locations
Steven Knight’s new 1980s-set drama, This Town, filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios and on locations around the West Midlands.
Blankety Blank wins two more series
Thames has greenlit two more series of revamped game show Blankety Blank for delivery to BBC One.
Peaky Blinders film to shoot in September
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has confirmed that the film version of the period drama is eyeing a September start.
Shepperton expansion opens as Amazon MGM and Netflix move in
The major new expansion of Shepperton Studios is now open with the third series of Prime Video’s The Devil’s Hour now filming.
New film and TV studio to open in Hertfordshire
A new, purpose-built film and TV studio is to open in Hertfordshire this spring, the first high-spec facility in the St Albans area.
