Christoph Waltz To Star in Action-Comedy OLD GUY From CON AIR Director Simon West
Christoph Waltz (No Time To Die, Inglourious Basterds, Django) has jumped on board to star in a new action-comedy film titled Old Guy. This movie sounds like it could be a lot of fun and it will be directed by Simon West, best known for films such as Con Air, The Expendables 2, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and more. The movie is being written by Greg Johnson (The Last Son).
Waltz will be taking on the role of a contract killer Terry Eubanks who “still believes he’s the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end, he is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate top members of a competing crime syndicate and, in the process, uncover their employer’s true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover. However, The Company didn’t anticipate that Terry’s experience coupled with the kid’s brilliance would create such an unlikely bond between the two, enabling them to turn it all back on The Company.”
West said: “It’s very rare that a script like this one comes along. When it does you have to grab it with both hands and don’t let it go until you find your perfect actor. I’ve wanted to work with Christoph Waltz for many years. He is one of the most versatile actors working today. I can’t wait to see him create yet another unique and iconic character.”
Highland Film Group CEO Arianne Fraser said in a statement: “Working with such an incredibly talented actor as two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz is a dream come true. He is a phenomenal performer and will brilliantly capture the spirit of the veteran contract killer who forms an unlikely bond with the plucky young upstart.”
This definitely seems like it’s going to be a great project for Waltz! West and Waltz working together on this is sure to deliver a great and entertaining action movie! Production is set to start in early 2023 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.