Tag: The Old Guard
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‘The Old Guard’ Director Gina Prince-Bythewood on Casting KiKi Layne
Gina Prince-Bythewood has always wanted to direct an action movie.Her dream was finally realized with “The Old Guard,” an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name about a group of immortal mercenaries.“I, for a long while, never thought I’d get the opportunity to make one given the way Hollywood loves to work,” Prince-Bythewood,…
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‘The Old Guard’ Video Tracks the Film’s Journey from Graphic Novel to Netflix Action Flick
The buzz around Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Old Guard is palpable, my friends, with our own Matt Goldberg recently calling it “the best Netflix action movie yet.” The film doesn’t debut for a few days, but the streaming service just released a featurette to tide you over, which details the story’s journey from a graphic novel…
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Charlize Theron Says Not Returning For the ‘Furiosa’ Movie is “A Little Heartbreaking”; Confirms ‘Atomic Blonde 2’ Development
In the midst of promoting her upcoming Netflix movie The Old Guard, Charlize Theron opened up about potential sequels for some of her previous films. First: Theron expresses some understandable disappointment at not being involved with the Mad Max: Fury Road spin-off devoted to Furiosa, a character she made famous. Then, on the good news…
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‘The Old Guard’ Review: Gina Prince-Bythewood Delivers Netflix’s Best 2020 Action Movie
Being a superhero isn’t an easy gig, an idea that has inspired recent cinematic explorations ranging from the sublime (“Logan”) to the ridiculous (Tobey Maguire going goth in “Spider-Man 3”). That same concept also drives Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Old Guard,” a Netflix-produced take on Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez’s 2017 comic book miniseries of the…
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‘The Old Guard’ Trailer: Immortality Can Be a Pain for Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron leading a team of mercenaries who all have the ability to heal quickly when injured, essentially granting them immortality? Nothing sounds better — or cooler. But the latest The Old Guard trailer is here to show the downsides of immortality. Watch the new The Old Guard trailer below. The Old Guard Trailer Immortality…
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‘The Outpost’ Trailer: Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones & Orlando Bloom Star In This Military Thriller
Following the events of 9/11, the Us began military conflict in Afghanistan that would end up stretching the better part of two decades. What was meant to be a quick, decisive response to the terrorist attack on American soil turned into a years-long battle that seemingly had no end in sight. However, the political issues…
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‘The Old Guard’ Trailer: Charlize Theron Leads A Team Of Renegades Under Threat For Director Gina Prince-Bythewood
It’s pretty much official, Charlize Theron is a bonafide action star and the go-to queen of action movies. Following roles in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Atomic Blonde,” its rumored sequel, and her entry into the “Fast & Furious” franchise, the actress has carved out an additional niche for herself, beyond her dramatic roles, as today’s…
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‘The Old Guard’ Trailer: Charlize Theron Is an Immortal Badass in Netflix Actioner
Netflix and Skydance have released the first The Old Guard trailer for the upcoming action film, which puts a twist on a traditional formula. Based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez and scripted by Rucka himself, the film follows a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron) and…
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Film News Roundup: ‘Aladdin’ Star Marwan Kenzari Joins Charlize Theron’s ‘Old Guard’
In today’s film news roundup, Marwan Kenzari joins Charlize Theron in a new movie, Darby Camp is starring in “Clifford, the Big Red Dog,” Vic Armstrong will direct thriller “Sons of the Cross” and Doc Society selects six documentaries for its Good Pitch program.Castings“Aladdin” star Marwan Kenzari has been cast opposite Charlize Theron and Kiki…
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Gina Prince-Bythewood to Direct ‘The Old Guard’ for Skydance
Skydance Media has tapped Gina Prince-Bythewood to direct the fantasy movie “The Old Guard.”The film is based on the comic book series created by author Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernández with Rucka writing the adaptation. Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce the female-led action drama, set to release in 2019.“The…