The Foreigner (2016 film)
| The Foreigner | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Martin Campbell |
| Produced by |
Wayne Marc Godfrey Arthur M. Sarkissian |
| Screenplay by | David Marconi |
| Based on |
The Chinaman by Stephen Leather |
| Starring |
Jackie Chan Pierce Brosnan Katie Leung |
| Music by | Cliff Martinez |
| Cinematography | David Tattersall |
| Edited by | Angela M. Catanzaro |
Production company |
STX Entertainment |
| Distributed by | STX Entertainment |
| Country |
United Kingdom China |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $35 million |
The Foreigner is an upcoming British-Chinese action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, based on the 1992 novel The Chinaman written by Stephen Leather. It stars Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan and Katie Leung. Principal photography began in January 2016.
Premise
A Chinese restaurant owner in London is devastated in an attack orchestrated by rogue Irish terrorists.
Cast
- Jackie Chan as Quan
- Pierce Brosnan as Liam Hennessy[1]
- Katie Leung as Fan[2][3]
Production
On 5 June 2015 it was announced that Jackie Chan would next star in the action thriller film The Foreigner, another project by STX Entertainment, based on the Stephen Leather's novel The Chinaman.[4] Nick Cassavetes was one of the directors revolving to sign for the film, which was scripted by David Marconi. The film would set in London's Chinatown, where a restaurant's owner is forced to cross all boundaries to track down the Irish terrorists responsible for the death of his beloved daughter.[4] On 15 July 2015, Deadline reported that Martin Campbell was in talks to direct the untitled film, previously known as The Foreigner, while Relativity Media was revolving to finance the film.[5] David Marconi adapted the book, which Wayne Marc Godfrey would produce.[5] Pierce Brosnan joined the cast alongside Jackie Chan in November.
Principal photography commenced in January 2016. The filming in London of a scene involving the explosion of a bus caused widespread alarm, as people were not aware that it was a stunt.[6] Scenes were shot in Regent High School, Camden and Charrington Street on 18 February 2016.
Release
STX Entertainment will produce and distribute the film.[7]
References
- ↑ "Pierce Brosnan joins Jackie Chan's new action thriller". Empeire Online. 10 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ↑ Harry Potter star Katie Leung takes the driving seat as she films action thriller The Foreigner with Jackie Chan Daily Mail UK. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ↑ Katie Leung, Curtis Brown Agency CV Katie Leung Official CV at Curtis Brown Agency.
- 1 2 Busch, Anita; Fleming Jr, Mike (June 5, 2015). "Jackie Chan To Star in 'The Foreigner' for STX Entertainment". deadline.com. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (July 15, 2015). "Martin Campbell In Talks To Direct Jackie Chan In STX Action Film". deadline.com. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ↑ Movie's London bus explosion strikes fear of terror attack into public,The Guardian, 7 February 2016
- ↑ "Jackie Chan to Star in Action-Thriller 'The Foreigner' for STX". Variety. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.