The sequel to ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ will now include Frank Grillo, amongst the returning cast members. The film is under the title of ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.’
Grillo will be in a lot of different movies this year, such as ‘Boss Level’ (August 16), ‘Black and Blue’ (September 20′), ‘Once Upon a Time in Staten Island’ (Late 2019), and ‘Point Blank’ (2019). He is famous for his role as Crossbones in the second and third Captain America movies.
Moreover, Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek will all be reprising their roles from the first movie.
The logline is below:
“Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Reynolds), is enlisted by Darius Kincaid (Jackson) and Sonia Kincaid (Hayek) to join them on a mission along the Amalfi Coast.”
Grillo will play an Interpol agent who needs the help of Bryce and the Kincaids to prevent a cyber attack in Europe.
Also, Patrick Hughes is returning to direct, as well as Tom O’Connor for the screenplay.
Thanks to HN Entertainment, we know filming will begin March 2 in Amalfi Coast, Italy. Other locations could include Scotland, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom.
Lionsgate has not given the film a release date yet.
Source: Variety and HN Entertainment