The Asset (film)

The Asset is an upcoming American action thriller film, directed by Martin Campbell and written by Richard Wenk. It stars Michael Keaton, Maggie Q, and Samuel L. Jackson.

The Asset
Directed byMartin Campbell
Produced by
Written byRichard Wenk
Starring
CinematographyDavid Tattersall
Edited byAngela M. Catanzaro
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • April 23, 2021 (2021-04-23) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2021, by Lionsgate.

Plot

Anna is an assassin raised by Moody after he discovered her in the aftermath of a massacre in Saigon. For years, they traversed the globe and completed high-profile contracts. But when he is murdered, Anna must return to Vietnam to track down his killer, and, in the process, teams up with a mysterious figure from her past to bring the killer to justice. [1]

Cast

Production

In October 2017, it was announced that Gong Li had joined the cast of the film, then titled Ana, with Martin Campbell directing from a screenplay by Richard Wenk.[2] In November 2019, it was announced Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson and Maggie Q had joined the cast of the film.[3]

Principal photography began in January 2020.[4] Filming took place in Bucharest, London and Da Nang.[3]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2021.[5]

References
  1. Roxborough, Scott (November 21, 2019). "AFM: Germany's Leonine Secures Samuel L. Jackson's 'The Asset' (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  2. McNary, Dave (October 13, 2017). "Gong Li to Star in Martin Campbell's Action-Thriller 'Ana' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (November 5, 2019). "AFM Hot Pic: Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson & Maggie Q Set For Martin Campbell Action-Thriller 'The Asset' For 'Rush Hour' & 'The Expendables' Producers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  4. "Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson will shoot new action thriller in Romania next year". Romania-Insider.com. December 13, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 1, 2020). "'John Wick 4' To 2022, While 'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard', 'Spiral, 'Barb And Star' & More Head To 2021: Lionsgate Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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