Timothy Olyphant To Lead 'Hitman' Adaptation

Thursday, January 18th, 2007

Timothy Olyphant has been cast in the lead role, Agent 47, in the Luc Besson-produced pic "Hitman" at Twentieth Century Fox. Tyro Xavier Gens will helm.

Fox sees the film as having franchise potential, and Olyphant's deal allows for sequels. Vin Diesel was previously attached as the lead but opted out to star in Fox's big-budget tentpole "Babylon A.D."

Production is slated to begin in March in Europe.

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JohnnyDo3: May 17th 2007 2:49AM

nah I think this movie will suck Timothy Olyphant doesnt fit the role they should just pick Jason Statham of the transporter now that dude would be perfect for agent 47

TSK: Nov 17th 2007 9:53PM

JohnnyDo3, dude exactly what i was thinking...exactly if they do that, the movie would own BIIIG TIME!

Car Hire: Apr 19th 2011 6:28PM

thanks for posting this.

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