| Old Guy | |
| Director: | Simon West |
| Music: | Andrew Simon McAllister |
| Cinematography: | Martin Ahlgren |
| Editing: | Andrew MacRitchie |
| Distributor: | The Avenue |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Old Guy is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Simon West, written by Greg Johnson, produced by Highland Film Group and Dark Castle Entertainment, and starring Christoph Waltz, Lucy Liu, Cooper Hoffman, and Desmond Eastwood. It is set for release on September 30, 2024.
Contract killer Danny Dolinski still believes he's the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end but vying for the love of club manager Anata, Danny is thrilled when The Company pulls him back into the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate top members of a competing crime syndicate and, in the process, uncover their employer's true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover. However, The Company didn't anticipate that Danny's experience coupled with the kid's brilliance would create such an unlikely bond between the two, enabling them, with crucial help from Anata, to turn it all back on The Company.[1]
In January 2023, it was announced that Highland Film Group were co-financing the film, to be produced by Jib Polhemus, and Martin Brennan with Hal Sadoff and Norman Golightly producing for Dark Castle Entertainment.[2] Additionally, Christoph Waltz joined the cast.[3] In April 2023, Lucy Liu, Cooper Hoffman and Desmond Eastwood were revealed to have joined the cast.[4]
Principal photography began in Belfast in spring 2023.[5]
Old Guy is scheduled to release in 2025 with The Avenue.