Kate (film)
Kate is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and written by Umair Aleem. The film stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson, Michiel Huisman, and Tadanobu Asano.
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Directed by | Cedric Nicolas-Troyan |
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Written by | Umair Aleem |
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Cinematography | Lyle Vincent |
Production company | Screen Arcade |
Distributed by | Netflix |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
A female assassin, who after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, goes on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo and befriends a daughter of a past target.
Cast
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead
- Woody Harrelson
- Michiel Huisman
- Tadanobu Asano
- Jun Kunimura
- Miyavi
- Miku Martineau
- Kazuya Tanabe
Production
In October 2017, Netflix acquired Umair Aleem’s script Kate, with David Leitch, Kelly McCormick, Bryan Unkeless and Scott Morgan producing the film.[2] In December 2018, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan signed on to direct the film.[3] In April 2019, Mary Elizabeth Winstead was cast to star in the film.[4] In July 2019, Woody Harrelson joined the cast.[5] In September, Michiel Huisman, Tadanobu Asano and Jun Kunimura were among new additions to the cast.[6] In November 2019, it was announced that the all-female Japanese rock band Band-Maid would appear in the film.[7]
Filming commenced on September 16, 2019 and concluded on November 29, 2019. Shooting locations include Thailand, Tokyo, Japan, and Los Angeles, California.[8]
References
- Fleming Jr., Mike (January 12, 2021). "Netflix Unveils A 2021 Film Slate With Bigger Volume & Star Wattage; Scott Stuber On The Escalating Film Ambition". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- Fleming Jr., Mike (19 October 2017). "Netflix Pre-empts 'Kate', Eyed April Start And $25M Budget For Female-Centric Action Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- Kit, Borys (6 December 2013). "'The Huntsman: Winter's War' Director Tackling Assassin Thriller for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- Kroll, Justin (25 April 2019). "Mary Elizabeth Winstead To Star in Netflix Assassin Thriller 'Kate' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- Borys Kit (11 July 2019). "Woody Harrelson Joins Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Assassin Thriller 'Kate'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ‘Game of Thrones” Michiel Huisman, Tadanobu Asano Round Out Thriller ‘Kate’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- "Japan's BAND-MAID Cast in New Netflix Thriller 'Kate,' Signs with Live Nation & UTA". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- Kate Production Info