Mechanic: Resurrection

Mechanic: Resurrection

Teaser poster
Directed by Dennis Gansel
Produced by William Chartoff
Frank DeMartini
David Winkler
Written by Philip Shelby
Tony Mosher
Rachel Long
Brian Pittman
Starring Jason Statham
Jessica Alba
Tommy Lee Jones
Michelle Yeoh
Music by Mark Isham
Cinematography Daniel Gottschalk
Edited by Ueli Christen
Production
company
Chartoff-Winkler Productions
Millennium Films
Distributed by Summit Entertainment
Lionsgate
Release dates
  • August 26, 2016 (2016-08-26)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $40 million

Mechanic: Resurrection is an upcoming 2016 American action thriller film directed by Dennis Gansel. The film stars Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh, and Sam Hazeldine. The film is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2016. It is the sequel to the 2011 film The Mechanic.

Synopsis

After the demise of his partner turned enemy Steve McKenna (Foster), Arthur Bishop (Statham) who narrowly escaped from Steve's murder attempt on him retires his status as a contract killer. But when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life, he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.

Cast

Production

On February 4, 2015, Natalie Burn was added to the cast of the film.[1]

Filming

Filming began on November 4, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.[2] Filming is also to take place in Bulgaria, Brazil and Australia.

Release

On November 7, 2014, Lionsgate set the film for an January 22, 2016 release.[3] The film was later moved back to April 15, 2016, however on August 3, 2015, the film was again moved back to August 26, 2016.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (February 4, 2015). "‘Expendables 3′ Actress Natalie Burn Joins Jason Statham in ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  2. McNary, Dave (November 8, 2014). "Afm: Jason Statham’s ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ Set for Jan. 22, 2016". variety.com. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  3. "Lionsgate Dates ‘Criminal’ For Summer; ‘Mechanic’ Sequel Set For 2016, Adds Tommy Lee Jones & Jessica Alba". deadline.com. November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  4. Busch, Anita (August 3, 2015). "‘Criminal’, ‘Dirty Grandpa’ & ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ Get New Release Dates". deadline.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015.

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