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The angry one It has been baptized as the breakout action film of the year by both critics and audiences. Now, director Kenji Tanigaki has his sights set on his next original action film.
Tanigaki will direct Al-Hasibwhich will be written John Wick Writer Derek Kolstad and Peter Dinklage have been linked to star, with plot details being kept under wraps. Lionsgate, which acquired it The angry one From last year’s Toronto Film Festival, a deal was struck for the Calculater, with Anthony and Joe Russo set to produce AGBO.
Kolstad and Dinklage are also set to produce the film, along with AGBO’s Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco, Kassee Whiting and David Ginsberg under their banner and Dinklage’s Estuary Films. The Russians will executive produce. James Myers and Pavan Kalidindi will oversee Lionsgate.
Al-Hasib It marks the latest collaboration between Lionsgate and AGBO, who are behind the upcoming project John Rambo The film is directed by Jalmari Helander and stars Noah Centineo.
“One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is discovering filmmakers with distinct voices, bringing their work to broader theatrical audiences and partnering with them as they take on projects of greater scope and ambition,” said Erin Westerman, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “This is exactly what interests us about Kenji Tanigaki. The angry one Showcasing a unique talent in filmmaking, we are thrilled to reunite with our friends at AGBO to bring his bold vision to Al-Hasib For fans around the world.”
“Derek Kolstad and Peter Dinklage brought us a world we had never encountered before, original, action-packed and with real soul,” added Russo Otstott, AGBO Chief Creative Officer. “The moment we saw what Kenji Tanigaki had done with… The angry oneHis working style was so unique and engaging, we knew right away that he was the only director who could execute this vision and make it happen. We couldn’t be happier to bring this incredible group of talent on board with Lionsgate, whose commitment to bold, character-driven filmmaking makes them the perfect partner for this project.” In addition RamboABGO’s upcoming lineup includes Netflix The whispering man,Marvel Avengers: Doomsday And the third extraction film.
The angry one It follows Wang Wei (Xie Miao), whose daughter has been kidnapped by a criminal network. Together with journalist Naveen (Joe Taslim), whose wife has mysteriously disappeared, Wei goes on a rampage to find his daughter. The film grossed over $6 million at the domestic box office and over $31 million worldwide. (Lionsgate had worldwide rights excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.)
Tanigaki — who, in addition to his directing work, is an award-winning fight coordinator and choreographer — is repped by Gersh and XYZ. Dinklage is currently filming the second season of the popular FX series Alien: Earth. He is repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen. Kolstad, repped by UTA, Circle Management + Production, and Behr Abramson, has recently written and produced films starring Bob Odenkirk natural and Nobody 2.
