Richard Linklater’s new film Hit Man, starring Glen Powell, takes a fresh twist on the typical hitman narrative. As movie theaters brace for the release, the buzz is palpable, and for good reason.
A Unique Spin on the Hitman Tale
Hit Man is loosely based on a true crime article and examines the concept of identity. Glen Powell portrays Gary Johnson, a nerdy New Orleans philosophy professor who moonlights as an undercover hit man for the New Orleans PD. It’s here, about 15 minutes into ‘Hit Man,’ when Powell—playing a nerdy New Orleans philosophy professor—finds his inner cool by taking on bad-boy identities as an undercover hit man for the New Orleans PD.
Character Transformation is Key
Justice triumphs, but for this divorced, stay-at-home, bird-watching, cat-loving professor who drives a modest Honda Civic, it’s the rush of pretending to be a badass that’s addictive. He’s hooked. You will be, too. Powell’s portrayal of Gary is both charming and enigmatic. He effortlessly slips into various guises and personas…
A Stellar Cast with Captivating Chemistry
Gary meets Madison for the first time, leading to a complex relationship complicated by Gary’s assumed hitman persona, Ron. Adria Arjona portrays Madison in Hit Man. She is a captivating young woman deeply involved in criminal activities.
One of the perks of being a Golden Globes voter is being privy to a few great press conferences and listening to Powell, along with Linklater, Arjona, Retta and Sanjay Rao was a real surprise.
Behind the Scenes with Richard Linklater
Hit Man is a hit, and pardon the pun, but also a new step for Linklater, whom we know and love for films like Boyhood and the Before series. The American-born filmmaker is our version of a French cineaste and Hit Man in that sense, is no exception.
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