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Deadline reports that Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4) has joined the cast of Rip, Joe Carnahan’s (Narc) upcoming crime thriller for Netflix. The film is set to star Matt Damon (Oppenheimer) and Ben Affleck (The Accountant 2) and follows a “team of Miami cops whose trust begins to fray when they discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything for the team is called into question — including who they can rely on.“

In the movie, Adkins is set to play Affleck’s brother, and looking at the picture above… I can buy it. There’s definitely a resemblance. The rest of the cast includes Catalina Sandino Moreno (From), Néstor Carbonell (Lost), Sasha Calle (The Flash), Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), and Kyle Chandler (Lanterns). In addition to directing Rip, Carnahan also wrote the script.

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J.J. Perry is back in the director's chair with the romantic action comedy The Killer's Game. Perry began his career working on the stunt side of the industry, having worked on everything from the original Mortal Kombat movies in the '90s to the Wesley Snipes-led Blade and Three Kings before working his way up to being a stunt coordinator and second unit director on such hits as Tom Hardy's Warrior to The Fate of the Furious and John Wick: Chapter 2. Perry recently took a major step forward with his directorial debut in the Jamie Foxx-led Day Shift, which garnered mixed-to-positive reviews.

The Killer's Game serves as an adaptation of Jay Bonansinga's 1997 novel of the same name, chronicling the story of Joe Flood, a seasoned hitman who, during a job, crosses paths and falls in love with a dancer named Maize. Their fairytale romance hits a major...

Dave Bautista has been a popular staple of cinema thanks to his roles in movies like Guardians of the Galaxy, Dune and Knock at the Cabin, but his latest action comedy is now hoping a quick digital release will help redeem it. The Killer's Game was released in cinemas on September 13, but became one of his worst performing movies, taking just $5.9 million at the box office. Now the film is getting a very quick turnaround and heading to digital platforms on October 4.

The Killers Game seems, on paper, to be exactly the kind of movie that Bautistas fans have been lapping up a full-on action movie with a dash of comedy. The story follows hitman Joe Flood, who discovers that he is dying from a terminal illness. Rather than meet his maker due to this, Flood puts out a hit on himself, only to discover that he was misdiagnosed and...

After The Killer's Game misfires at the box office, Dave Bautista's new film shoots onto video-on-demand faster than expected. The recently-released action comedy confirms the date audiences can watch the movie from home.

Lionsgate has confirmed The Killer's Game will become available to rent or purchase via major digital outlets on Oct. 4. Fans can buy the J.J. Perry-helmed film for the standard $24.99 or rent for 48 hours for $19.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango at Home. There is no word yet on what featurettes or other bonus content will be included on the digital edition of The Killer's Game.

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The Killer's Game boasts a star-studded cast, led by Bautista, who plays veteran assassin Joe Flood. The...

The Killer's Game's VOD release date has now been confirmed. Directed by J.J. Perry, The Killer's Game stars Dave Bautista as Joe, a hitman who puts a contract out on himself after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. When the assassins he hires also target his girlfriend, Maize (Sofia Boutella), however, Joe returns to doing what he does best. The film, which also stars Ben Kingsley, Terry Crews, Pom Klementieff, and Scott Adkins, hit theaters in mid-September, failing to make a splash at the box office.

Lionsgate now reveals that The Killer's Game will arrive on VOD on Friday, October 4, 2024. The film will be available to buy for the standard $24.99 and rent (for 48 hours) at $19.99 on most major VOD platforms, including Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home. It's not yet clear whether the digital version of the film will come with any special features.

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September has been a big month for Terry Crews, who this year marks 25 years in Hollywood, having gotten his start on the American Gladiators-style competition show Battle Dome in 1999. The role of T-Money perfectly aligned with the America’s Got Talent (AGT) host’s dream of one day being an action movie star, a goal which was once again realized with his part in longtime friend Dave Bautista’s action-comedy The Killer’s Game.

Crews stars as assassin Creighton Lovedahl in the J.J. Perry-directed film that released on Sept. 13 — Crews and Perry previously worked together on 2014’s The Expendables 3. Based on the 1997 novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga, The Killer’s Game centers on a veteran assassin (Bautista) trying to outlive a hit he put out on himself after learning he incorrectly received a terminal diagnosis. The movie also stars Sofia Boutella and Ben Kingsley, actors of whom...

Ex-WWE wrestler turned actor, Dave Bautista has had a long, successful career. He grew from one of the most well-known wrestlers in American sporting history to landing impressive roles in some pretty big films over the past 12 years. Unfortunately for Batista, his first major lead action role in a film has since crashed impressively quickly at the box office. This has since begged the question, why did The Killer's Game suffer such a crash at the box office, even when Bautista was given to audiences in full action mode?

Released in September 2024, The Killer's Game had the misfortune of being released alongside some heavy hitters for September, including James Watkins' Speak No Evil. This, including its critical reception and poorly received writing, set The Killer's Game up for a box office crash. Despite this, some have wondered whether The Killer's Game really was a record-breaking box office failure or...

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The Killer's Game follows Joe Flood a veteran assassin who is given a terminal diagnosis by his doctor. Determined to avoid the inevitable pain he authorizes a kill order on himself. However, he soon discovers that his outcome is not nearly as tragic as he was led to believe and must try to escape his former colleagues as they attempt to kill him.

The Killer's Game is helmed by veteran stuntman turned director J.J. Perry who brings his skills to create bombastic action sequences to this unexpectedly romantic and comedic story. Based on the novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga the screenplay was penned by Rand Ravich and James Coyne. Dave Bautista shows his range as an actor delivering a performance with phenomenal action, hilarious comedy, deep pathos, and romanticism. Bautista leads an impressive cast including Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews,...

Even with Knock at the Cabin and Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista fronting it, action outing The Killer's Game has unceremoniously bombed at the box office. Bautista is typically part of an ensemble in his movies, and The Killer's Game was never going to hold a candle to a Guardians of the Galaxy or Dune flick, which could be part of the reason why the movie has floundered. One would also be hard-pressed to name any advertising they'd seen for it prior to the week of its release.

Even with Bautista, Rebel Moon's Sofia Boutella, fellow Guardians of the Galaxy vet Pom Klementieff, Deadpool 2's Terry Crews, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Ben Kingsley, and superstar Ice Cube, The Killer's Game was undoubtedly the big loser of an already slow weekend at the box office. It opened in sixth place with $2.6 million at 2,623 theaters.

The best kept secret in action movies, Scott Adkins does what he does best in the newly released trailer for the upcoming action thriller Take Cover. Starring Adkins as a disillusioned hitman, the actor himself took to social media to share that early reactions to Take Cover have declared the movie, Pulse-pounding action that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and Explosive carnage reminiscent of a classic John Woo film. All of which should have action fans excited to see what Adkins has in store.

You can check out the trailer for Take Cover below.

Starring Scott Adkins (One More Shot), Alice Eve, Jack Parr (Peaky Blinders), Madalina Bellariu Ion (The Young Pope) and Billy Clements (Meg 2: The Trench), Take Cover is written by Joshua Todd James (Pound of Flesh) and directed by stunt performer and filmmaker Nick McKinless (The Iron Grip). Alongside the trailer, you...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Killer's Game's ending.

The Killer's Game director J. J. Perry comments on the possibility of The Killer's Game 2 happening. Based on the 1997 novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga, the action-comedy follows Dave Bautista's hitman, Joe Flood, as he takes out a hit on himself after a terminal diagnosis, soon finding himself fending off his former assassin colleagues when they also target his ex-girlfriend, Maize (Sofia Boutella). The Killer's Game's ending leaves the door open for more story, with both Joe and a pregnant Maize alive, but there's been no official confirmation of a sequel just yet.

In a recent interview with Inverse, Perry is asked about the potential expansion of The Killer's Game's universe, and he expresses enthusiasm regarding a sequel. The director shares that he already has plenty of ideas regarding what colorful characters could appear. Read his...

Dave Bautista is back on the big screen with the release of his newest movie The Killer's Game. While the film has a rocky opening with the critics, filmgoers appear to be having a much better time with it.

On Rotten Tomatoes, The Killer's Game is currently scored at 33% on the Tomatometer. It's not a good place to be for a new film making its debut, but the good news is that the Popcornmeter, which refers to the collective score garnered by user-submitted reviews, is sitting at 77%. A difference of nearly 50 points is remarkable and could be seen as a sign that many filmgoers will enjoy The Killer's Game, even if a variety of critics did not.

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It’s still the ghost with the most money at the box office this weekend, with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” retaining the top slot on domestic charts in its second weekend. Universal’s horror play “Speak No Evil” is putting up a modest but solid performance as runner-up though, with $4.9 million from 3,375 locations across Friday and preview screenings.

That puts it on the higher side of tracking for a $10 million to $13 million opening, which the James McAvoy vehicle had drawn before the weekend. It’s a strong start for the Blumhouse Productions thriller, especially on a typically lean budget of $15 million. Reviews have been strong for the James Watkins-directed remake, which nearly functions as a scene-for-scene (to a point) recreation of the breakthrough Danish thriller of the same name from two years ago. Public sentiment is good, too, with audience survey firm Cinema Score determining a B+ grade — a pretty positive aggregate for a horror movie,...

“The Killer’s Game” isn’t playing around, it’s ready for its explosive Friday debut.

Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel of the same name, “The Killer’s Game,” stars Dave Bautista who pays Joe Flood, an assassin who was recently diagnosed with a terminal disease. In an effort to avoid feeling any of the pain the illness will bring him, he orders a hit on himself. However, when he learns that he’s actually completely healthy and the hitmen he hired are now targeting his girlfriend, Joe straps in for a comedic but action-packed journey to save their lives.

The film’s screenplay is by Rand Ravich and James Coyne, and it’s directed by JJ Perry. Andrew Lazar, Steve Richards and Kia Jam serve as producers for “The Killer’s Game.”

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Dave Bautista's new action movie has franchise potential, and here's whether The Killer's Game has a post-credits scene teasing more. The 2024 action film spent decades in development before Bautista managed to help get it made. By teaming up with Lionsgate, the movie adaptation of Jay Bonansinga's 1997 novel is one that, on the surface, looks like it could become a new franchise. Bautista is no stranger to action franchises, and The Killer's Game's cast is loaded with talent that could factor into more adventures set in the assassin world.

The story of The Killer's Game revolves around Bautista's Joe Flood as the assassin fights to survive after he places a hit on himself after a terminal misdiagnosis. As he fights off different assassins and looks to protect himself and Sofia Boutella's Maize, an entire assassin network is established that could be developed further with sequels or spinoffs.

The Killer’s Game, based on Jay Bonansinga’s 1997 novel of the same name, marks J.J. Perry’s second directorial effort. Perry made his bones in Hollywood with stunt work. Stuntman, stunt coordinator, fight choreographer, you name it, he’s done it. With 2022’s Day Shift, he made the transition to director, following in the footsteps of other stunt workers, like Chad Stahelski, Sam Hargrave, and David Leitch, to name a few. And while The Killer’s Game doesn’t measure up to the highs of some of his fellow stuntmen-turned-directors, it’s still a fun enough action-comedy romp.

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When elite international assassin Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) receives a terminal diagnosis, he takes measures into his own hands. He wants to trigger a life insurance policy for his girlfriend Maize (Sofia Boutella). He doesn’t want to succumb...

Dave Bautista's latest film, The Killer's Game, will have fans of the original book "feel[ing] like they just did Acid."

The movie follows Batista's Joe Flood, a hitman with a strict moral code who is told he's going to die due to a terminal illness. It turns out that was a misdiagnosis––but Joe doesn't learn this until after he's already put out a hit on himself so that his girlfriend can collect his life insurance.

The original story was actually written all the way back in 1997 by Jay Bonansinga. One of the key differences between the two is how over-the-top, comedic, and bombastic Lionsgate's take on, while the book is a little more toned down.

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In the new movie The Killer's Game, Dave Bautista is joined by an old friend from his professional wrestling days. Making his feature film debut in the movie is Drew McIntyre, one of WWE's biggest stars.

In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Bautista addressed McIntyre's casting in the film. Bautista, who has since retired from pro wrestling, shared how he was the one who suggested McIntyre's casting to director J.J. Perry. While the two have been friends for decades, the casting came about as McIntyre just happened to perfectly fit the bill of what Perry was looking for with that character. Once Perry got a look at McIntyre in action in WWE, he agreed to the casting, and that led to giving the Scottish pro wrestler an offer to join the film.

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Former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista brought a long-gestating action thriller to theaters after persevering through many delays. The movie “The Killer’s Game” is based on the novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga. It follows an assassin named Joe Flood who must race against time to call off a hit he hired on himself after receiving a false terminal illness diagnosis.

The film project has been in development for over two decades. As early as 2002, New Line Cinema approached Wesley Snipes to star in the lead role after his success in “Blade II.” However, Snipes left in 2004 when the studio could not lock down a director. Paramount Pictures later got involved and tried to get the movie made with actor Michael Keaton and screenwriter Simon Kinberg, but their effort ended in 2006 with the shutdown of their partners.

Another attempt came in 2018 when Jason Statham nearly took the lead role at STX Films.

Dave Bautista stars in a new action movie, The Killer's Game, and he does what Jason Statham, Michael Keaton, and Wesley Snipes could not in the process. The 2024 movie puts Bautista back in the familiar territory of being an action star. After his breakout role in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, the WWE wrestler-turned-actor gained attention in Hollywood as a potential leading man in the genre thanks to his muscular build and natural physical abilities. This ultimately led him to land the lead role in The Killer's Game and get a chance to headline a long-gestating project.

The Killer's Game follows Dave Bautista's character, Joe Flood, an assassin whose life changes when he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Not wanting to die of the disease, Flood orders a hit on himself so that his death is quick and done by an expert. However, he quickly learns that his illness...

Dave Bautista has a new action movie, and there are options for where to watch The Killer's Game in theaters or on streaming. Following his retirement from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Bautista is continuing to branch out as an action movie star. The Killer's Game is based on a 1997 book of the same name and follows an assassin who orders a hit on himself after a terminal cancer diagnosis, only to discover that the results were not his. But, it is too late to call off the assassins who are now coming to collect their bounty.

Seeing Dave Bautista's anti-John Wick action movie is part of the appeal of The Killer's Game, in addition to its fun premise. The movie also features some notable stars around him, including Rebel Moon's Sofia Boutella and Bautista's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 co-star Pom Klementieff. The Killer's Game's release is a long time coming,...

The Killer's Game is soon making its debut in theaters, courtesy of Lionsgate. Ahead of the premiere, Cbr can unveil an exclusive new look at the movie with a sneak peek photo.

The image features WWE's Drew McIntyre in his first acting role. He's not the only pro wrestling superstar to be featured in the film, as Bautista leads the cast after making the transition to Hollywood from WWE. McIntyre plays Rory Mackenzie, one of many unique characters bringing to life a story about a hitman trying to survive a hit he placed on himself after he's incorrectly diagnosed with a terminal illness. The image can be viewed below.

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The Killer's Game director J.J. Perry discusses the future of the film beyond its initial release.

Speaking to ComicBook.com, Perry discussed the idea of a trilogy of film's based around the upcoming action epic. When asked about a potential sequel, Perry responded, "From your lips to god's ears. Let's go," Perry continued, "Do you remember Lone Wolf and Cub, from the '70s? It's the Shogun assassin where he pushes the baby in the cart. We can start with the two [assassins] and the the third one we'll do with the baby in the cart, with the knives that pop out. C'mon, let's do it."

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Based on Jay Bonansinga's 1997 novel of the same name, The Killer's Game...

It wasn’t the action that piqued Dave Bautista’s interest in The Killer’s Game; it was the chance to play a proper romantic lead for the very first time. Like a lot of actors, Bautista is most intrigued by the roles that frighten him, and so the chance to play lovestruck assassin Joe Flood was something he’d been committed to intermittently since 2019. Based on The Killer’s Game novel by Jay Bonansinga, Flood is diagnosed with a neurodegenerative brain condition that leaves him with only months to live, so he takes out a contract on his own life so that the love of his life, Maize (Sofia Boutella), can collect his life insurance policy. The rub is that he was misdiagnosed by three different labs and it’s too late to cancel said contract.

The film adaptation of The Killer’s Game has gone through nearly three decades of development,...

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The Killer's Game, a new action thriller based on Jay Bonansinga's 1997 novel of the same name, hits theaters on September 13, 2024. The film stars Dave Bautista as Joe Flood, an expert assassin who learns he has a terminal illness. He places a hit on himself, only to discover that his diagnosis is incorrect. He has a full life to live--except for the assassins on his tail.

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Dave Bautista tackles a John Wick-style assassin film with humor in The Killer's Game, premiering September 13th. Bautista's role as Joe Flood promises thrills and laughs as he takes on a guild of assassins in this action comedy. While John Wick's future remains uncertain, Bautista provides comic relief in a familiar premise for action movie fans.

Dave Bautista's upcoming film tries its hand at a premise evocative of the John Wick movies and in a manner the world may need right now. Bautista's new endeavor comes at an uncertain time for the John Wick franchise, as Keanu Reeves' title character presumably died at John Wick: Chapter 4s end, and the franchise appears to be sealing his fate with moves toward spinoff projects centered on anyone but him. Whether John Wick fans will be interested in subsequent entries without John Wick is to be decided, making the franchise's...

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Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de la comedia de acción “The Killer’s Game”.

En “The Killer’s Game”, Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) es un veterano asesino a sueldo que, tras serle diagnosticada una enfermedad terminal, ordena su propio asesinato. Sin embargo, poco después descubre que su diagnóstico era incorrecto y, para empeorar las cosas, los asesinos a sueldo que ha contratado también tienen como objetivo a su ex novia (Sofia Boutella). Flood deberá enfrentarse a un ejército de colegas asesinos y recuperar al amor de su vida antes de que sea demasiado tarde.

Dirigida por J.J. Perry (“Day Shift”) y con un guion adaptado por Rand Ravich y James Coyne de la novela de 1997 de Jay Bonansinga, la película está protagonizada por Dave Bautista (“Guardianes de la Galaxia Vol. 3”), Sofia Boutella (“Rebel Moon – Parte 1: La Niña del Fuego”), Ben Kingsley...

Lionsgate has launched the first official trailer for J. J. Perry's upcoming action comedy The Killer's Game, which is every bit as bloody as you'd expect as we see Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy; Dune; Blade Runner 2049) step into the shoes of an assassin who must survive the aftereffects of a hit he put out on himself.

As per the synopsis, "when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella) , he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it’s too late."

The film is based on Jay Bonansinga's 1997 novel of the same name and, based on the trailer, doesn't look like it'll...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Dave Bautista shines as an assassin turned target in the action-comedy The Killer's Game, featuring a star-studded cast of familiar faces. Directed by J. J. Perry, the film is based on a 1997 novel and promises intense action and a unique storyline for action movie fans. Bautista's post-mcu projects include sci-fi and thriller films, showcasing his range as an actor and solidifying his status as an action star.

Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune 2 star Dave Bautista takes the lead in the first trailer for new action-comedy The Killers Game, which finds the former wrestler starring as an assassin who finds himself the target after putting a hit out on himself. Alongside a killer pitch, The Killers Game has plenty to offer action movie fans, with the cavalcade of assassins including several familiar faces from MCU and the world of John Wick.

Following the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie trilogy, Dave Bautista and Pom Klementieff will soon be sharing the screen once again. However, while Drax and Mantis were friends in the MCU, Bautista and Klementieff's characters may be at odds in their next film.

Coming to theaters this fall, The Killer's Game is a movie that stars Bautista in the lead role. The two MCU co-stars are part of an ensemble cast that also includes names like Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon), Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4), and Ben Kingsley (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings). Per Variety, it's just been given its release date, set to hit theaters on Sept. 13, 2024.

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The film is headlined by professional wrestler and rock musician Chris Jericho and written and directed by Lowell Dean (“Wolfcop”). The film will launch later this year with its festival premiere to be announced imminently. Blue Finch will begin sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.

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Dave Bautista to star in The Killer's Game, an upcoming action-comedy about assassins. The movie will reunite Bautista with Guardians of the Galaxy co-star Pom Klementieff, but they won't be friends. Bautista has proven to be a versatile action star, excelling in comedy and serious roles.

Dave Bautista is set to star in the upcoming movie adaptation of The Killer's Game, which just got even more exciting thanks to its ties to a $4.5 billion franchise. Over the past ten years, Bautista has become a familiar face on the big screen, thanks to his roles in several big film franchises. In doing so, he's also proven himself to be one of the best actors who started out as wrestlers. Now, Bautista will star as the lead in J.J. Perry's The Killer's Game, which has a rather pleasing link to several entries in Bautista's filmography.

Based on the 1997 novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga,...

Lionsgate had a whole lot of interesting projects to promote at CinemaCon today. Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go, The Crow remake, the Margot Robbie-produced Monopoly, Guy Ritchie’s In the Grey and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Highlander, Borderlands, a Blumhouse reimagining of The Blair Witch Project, the John Wick spin-off Ballerina, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, they all got a moment in the spotlight in one way or another. And that’s far from the complete list. Attendees also got to see trailers and previews of multiple other films, and we’ve got a bit of a round-up compiled below.

The Killer’s Game: An action comedy directed by stuntman J.J. Perry and starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Pom Klementieff, and Ben Kingsley. Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and...

Terry Crews is a serial entertainer. The energetic actor has a muscular physique that action icons Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were impressed with when they worked with him on The Expendables franchise. However, despite the hulking image, Crews would not limit himself to action movies as he would use his charismatic charm for such sitcoms like Everybody Hates Chris and Are We There Yet?, as well as being the host for the reality competition, America’s Got Talent. Crews is now ready to throw some fists and let the bullets fly yet again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Crews will be seen in an upcoming action-comedy that will co-star the equally charismatic muscleman, Dave Bautista. Crews and Bautista have recently wrapped filming on The Killer’s Game.

The film’s synopsis, as reported by THR, says, “Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who,...

Terry Crews will be playing The Killer’s Game.

The actor will be seen alongside Dave Bautista, Ben Kingsley and Sofia Boutella in the J.J. Perry-directed movie, which has wrapped filming. Crews will be playing a character that was previously reported to be played by Ice Cube.

Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who, according to the film’s synopsis, “is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a hit on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. But soon after, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed— and must fend off an army of former colleagues trying to kill him.”

Rand Ravich and James Coyne penned the screenplay. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards are producers, along with Kia Jam. Bautista and Jonathan Meisner will executive produce for Dogbone Entertainment, with Scott Lambert also exec producing.

Lew Temple, whose credits include The Devil’s Rejects, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, 31, The Walking Dead, The Third Saturday in October, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, is set to star in the psychological thriller Self Storage, which is based on writer/director Jay Bonansinga’s 2016 novel of the same name (you can pick up a copy Here). Professional wrestler Chris Jericho, who had a cameo in Terrifier 2 and will be returning for Terrifier 3, is executive producing the film and will also have a key supporting role in it.

Self Storage tells the story of a heroin-addicted father and his son who accidentally lock themselves inside a self-storage unit. Surviving will depend on a battle with demons both real and manufactured by drug withdrawal. Temple will be playing the lead character, a guy named Johnny Fitzgerald. I’m a big fan of Temple, so I’m glad...

Professional wrestler, musician, and Terrifier 2 actor Chris Jericho is collaborating with The Walking Dead comic book author Jay Bonansinga on upcoming psychological thriller Self Storage, per Variety.

Based on Bonansinga’s 2016 novel, Self Storage “centers on a heroin-addicted father and his son who accidentally lock themselves inside a self-storage unit. Surviving will depend on a battle with demons both real and manufactured by drug withdrawal.”

“The Walking Dead” and The Devil’s Rejects actor Lew Temple is set to play the lead character, John Fitzgerald.

Bonansinga will direct from his own script.

The film will be executive produced by Jericho’s Babyface Assassin Productions alongside Bonansinga and Jeff Siegel for Delirium Tremens, and Jason Cherubini for Dawn’s Light. Besides executive producing, Jericho will appear in a key supporting role in Self Storage. No additional character details have been announced as of yet, though.

The multihyphenate Jericho appeared in 2022’s mega-slasher...

Professional wrestler and rock musician Chris Jericho is teaming with author and filmmaker Jay Bonansinga on psychological thriller “Self Storage.”

The film is based on Bonansinga’s 2016 novel of the same name. It centers on a heroin-addicted father and his son who accidentally lock themselves inside a self-storage unit. Surviving will depend on a battle with demons both real and manufactured by drug withdrawal.

That lead character of John Fitzgerald is slated to be played by Lew Temple. Bonansinga, who previously directed the short “City of Men” (1988) and feature “Stash” (2007), will direct from his own script.

“Self Storage” is the second recent adaptation of a Bonansinga novel, following Lionsgate’s “The Killer’s Game,” based on his 1997 novel, directed by J.J. Perry and starring Dave Bautista. A prolific and bestselling author, Bonansinga is known for co-writing several novels based on “The Walking Dead” comics series, with Robert Kirkman of Skybound Entertainment...

Director Isaac Florentine believes Scott Adkins should have played James Bond and Batman because he can both act and perform incredible stunts without the need for doubles. Adkins auditioned for the role of Batman in Zack Snyder's Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and has long been a fan-favorite for the role due to his resemblance to the character and his martial arts skills. Adkins has multiple action movies in the pipeline, including The Killing Game with Dave Bautista and various other projects such as Lights Out and Diablo.

Despite roles in the likes of Doctor Strange and John Wick: Chapter 4, Scott Adkins continues to fly largely under the radar as action cinema’s best kept secret. But this should not be the case, declares director Isaac Florentine, in a sentiment that will no doubt echo with fans of the Avengement star. Florentine, who has helmed various movies with...

John Wick: Chapter 4 stars and master martial artists Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror will reportedly join Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista in the upcoming action outing, The Killer’s Game. Coming courtesy of the site M.A.A.C. (Martial Arts Action Cinema), both Adkins and Zaror will reunite on the project following their recent appearance alongside Keanu Reeves in the action movie hit John Wick: Chapter 4.

According to the report, the rest of the all-star cast behind The Killer’s Game includes Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon), Ben Kingsley (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Pom Klementieff (Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One), Ice Cube (The High Note), Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4), WWE’s Drew McIntyre, Shaina West (The Woman King), Lucy Cork (Black Widow), Daniel Bernhardt (Extraction 2), Lee Hoon (The Love is Coming) and Marko Zaror (Fist of the Condor) alongside Bautista, who will lead the project as a world-weary assassin.

Exclusive: Ice Cube is set to star opposite Dave Bautista in The Killer’s Game, the action comedy from Day Shift director JJ Perry helming for Lionsgate, which heads into production this summer in Budapest. His role is being kept under wraps.

Ben Kingsley and Sofia Boutella are also on board.

Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, the film is written by Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg, with recent rewrites by James Coyne. The film follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.

Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam.

The Killer’s Game is getting more players.

Joining Dave Bautista in the Lionsgate action-comedy will be Oscar winner Ben Kingsley and Star Trek and The Mummy star Sofia Boutella.

J.J. Perry, the stuntman turned director who was behind Netflix vampire feature Day Shift, will direct the project from a screenplay by Rand Ravich and X-Men scribe Simon Kinberg.

Based on the novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga, The Killer’s Game follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who, according to the film’s synopsis, “is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.” James Coyne handled recent rewrites.

Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project,...

Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley (Wonder Man) and Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon) are set to star opposite Dave Bautista in The Killer’s Game, the action comedy that JJ Perry is helming for Lionsgate, which heads into production this summer. Their roles are being kept under wraps.

Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game is written by Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg (X-Men series), with recent rewrites by James Coyne. The film follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.

Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam. Bautista...

Marvel star Dave Bautista will lead the action comedy The Killer’s Game, starring as a legendary assassin who puts a hit out on himself. As revealed in a report by Deadline, The Killer’s Game will be directed by J. J. Perry, who recently made his directorial debut with the vampire action flick Day Shift starring Jamie Foxx.

The Killer’s Game will go to market at the Cannes Film Festival and possesses the sort of action-comedy synopsis that dreams are made of. Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel of the same name, The Killer’s Game will follow Bautista as a veteran assassin named Joe Flood. After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, Joe orders a hit out on himself in order to avoid the pain that he is now destined to endure. After ordering the hit, Joe finds out that he has been misdiagnosed and must now fend off the army...

Dave Bautista is to star in 'The Killer's Game'.The 54-year-old actor will lead the cast of the action comedy movie that has JJ Perry on board to direct.Lionsgate have obtained worldwide rights for the project and the studio will launch sales at the Cannes Film Festival, which begins on Tuesday (16.05.23).'The Killer's Game' is based on Jay Bonansinga's novel of the same name and follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorises a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow.After ordering the hit, Flood finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must fend off the army of former colleagues who are trying to kill him.Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg have written the movie with James Coyne handling the latest revisions to the script. Mad Chance's Andrew Lazar is producing alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media.

Lionsgate announced today that Dave Bautista is set to star in The Killer’s Game, an action-comedy from Day Shift director J.J. Perry.

Based on the novel by Jay Bonansinga, The Killer’s Game follows “veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.” Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg wrote the script, with James Coyne penning the most recent rewrite. Principal photography is expected to kick off this summer.

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“We are so thrilled to be making The Killer’s Game with Lionsgate and Endurance,” producer Andrew Lazar said. “We have searched...

Lionsgate announced on Monday that it has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to “The Killer’s Game,” an action comedy starring Dave Bautista and directed by JJ Perry.

Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel of the same name, “The Killer’s Game” will see Bautista play Joe Flood, an assassin recently diagnosed with a terminal and painful illness who, determined to not suffer a slow, painful death, orders a hit on himself…only to find out that he was misdiagnosed and is healthy. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards will produce, with Endurance Media financing.

The film is written by Rand Ravich and “X-Men” franchise screenwriter Simon Kinberg, with recent rewrites by James Coyne. Lionsgate will launch sales of the film at the Cannes Film Festival this month ahead of the start of production this summer.

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After bidding adieu to Drax the Destroyer with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Dave Bautista has set his next movie: action-comedy The Killer’s Game.

Lionsgate has come aboard the long-in-development project, acquiring worldwide distribution rights and setting J.J. Perry, the stuntman who made his directorial debut with Day Shift, to helm the feature.

Lionsgate will launch sales of Game at the Cannes film market, with production to begin this summer.

Based on a novel by Jay Bonansinga, Game follows a veteran assassin named Joe Flood (Bautista) who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. In order to set up his loved one financially, he authorizes a kill on himself. However, after ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to take him out.

Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg wrote the script, which has recent rewrites by James Coyne.

Lionsgate has taken worldwide rights to The Killer’s Game, an action comedy package that has Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) set to star and JJ Perry (Day Shift) aboard to direct. The studio will launch sales at the Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off tomorrow.

Based on Jay Bonansinga’s same-name novel, The Killer’s Game follows veteran assassin Joe Flood (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him.

Rand Ravich and Simon Kinberg (X-Men series) wrote the film, with James Coyne handling recent rewrites. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Steve Richards for Endurance Media, which is financing the project, as well as Kia Jam.

David Morrissey isn't the only Walking Dead villain hoping to have his character's role expanded upon in feature films, as Jeffrey Dean Morgan is also up for doing solo movies about Negan. In the third and fourth seasons of the long-running zombie drama, Morrissey appeared as the nefarious villain known as the Governor, the man responsible for destroying the prison halfway through season four. This week, Morrissey expressed interest in reprising the role in a series of prequel movies using The Rise of the Governor novels by Jay Bonansinga as inspiration.

While Negan is still around on the television adaptation of The Walking Dead, Morgan also admits he would be on board for doing some Negan movies. As with Morrissey and The Rise of the Governor, Morgan would even have some source material to draw from for these projects, and that includes the new one-off Negan Lives graphic novel released...