Old Guy
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| Directed by | Simon West |
| Written by | Greg Johnson |
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| Cinematography | Martin Ahlgren |
| Edited by | Andrew MacRitchie |
| Music by | Andrew Simon McAllister |
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| Distributed by | The Avenue |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
Old Guy premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 17, 2024.
Plot
[edit]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
[edit]- Christoph Waltz as Danny Dolinski
- Lucy Liu as Anata
- Cooper Hoffman as Wihlborg
- Desmond Eastwood as Colton
Production
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 23, 2023). "Christoph Waltz To Lead Action-Comedy 'Old Guy' For 'Con Air' Director Simon West; Highland Film Group Launching For EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (January 23, 2023). "Christoph Waltz to star in EFM action comedy 'Old Guy'". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Ainsworth, Paul (April 18, 2023). "Lucy Liu says cheese as star spotted filming in Belfast city centre". The Irish News. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Brett (April 5, 2023). "Belfast restaurant serves up a treat for double Oscar winner Christoph Waltz". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Katcy, Stephan (March 12, 2024). "The Avenue Lands North American Rights to 'Old Guy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (September 3, 2024). "Simon West's 'Old Guy' to World Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ London, Rob (December 10, 2024). "Christoph Waltz Is an Aging Hitman in First 'Old Guy' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
