“Nobody” director Ilya Naishuller has been tapped to direct Idris Elba and John Cena in “Heads of State” for Amazon Studios.
The studio won the pitch package consisting of the “Suicide Squad” co-stars and an original draft by Harrison Query in 2020. Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec, the writing partners behind “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and more are handling rewrites.
Though plot details are being kept under wraps, the film has been described as “‘Air Force One’ meets ‘Midnight Run.'”
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Peter Safran and John Rickard are producing on behalf of The Safran Company. Cena and Elba will executive produce.
Naishuller’s last film was 2021’s “Nobody,” the gritty action thriller starring Bob Odenkirk. His 2015 film “Hardcore Henry,” fronted by Sharlto Copley, Tim Roth and Haley Bennett won...
The studio won the pitch package consisting of the “Suicide Squad” co-stars and an original draft by Harrison Query in 2020. Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec, the writing partners behind “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and more are handling rewrites.
Though plot details are being kept under wraps, the film has been described as “‘Air Force One’ meets ‘Midnight Run.'”
Also Read:
Lakeith Stanfield and Omar Sy to Star in ‘The Book of Clarence’ From Director Jeymes Samuel
Peter Safran and John Rickard are producing on behalf of The Safran Company. Cena and Elba will executive produce.
Naishuller’s last film was 2021’s “Nobody,” the gritty action thriller starring Bob Odenkirk. His 2015 film “Hardcore Henry,” fronted by Sharlto Copley, Tim Roth and Haley Bennett won...
- 10/26/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
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Ilya Naishuller, who directed the surprise hit Nobody, had lined up his next action feature.
The Russian-born helmer has boarded Heads of State, an action comedy from Amazon Studios that will star John Cena and Idris Elba. The streamer picked up the project during a competitive Zoom presentation in October 2020.
Peter Safran, who was announced as co-chair and co-ceo of DC Studios Tuesday, and John Rickard are producing via The Safran Company.
Plot details are being kept vague but the project is being described as “Air Force One meets Midnight Run,” centered on a mismatched pair who are in over their heads in a high-stakes situation.
Harrison Query, the versatile scribe who recently set up horror project My Wife and I Bought a Ranch, wrote the initial script. Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec, the power duo who worked on the recently wrapped Beverly Hills Cop reboot,...
Ilya Naishuller, who directed the surprise hit Nobody, had lined up his next action feature.
The Russian-born helmer has boarded Heads of State, an action comedy from Amazon Studios that will star John Cena and Idris Elba. The streamer picked up the project during a competitive Zoom presentation in October 2020.
Peter Safran, who was announced as co-chair and co-ceo of DC Studios Tuesday, and John Rickard are producing via The Safran Company.
Plot details are being kept vague but the project is being described as “Air Force One meets Midnight Run,” centered on a mismatched pair who are in over their heads in a high-stakes situation.
Harrison Query, the versatile scribe who recently set up horror project My Wife and I Bought a Ranch, wrote the initial script. Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec, the power duo who worked on the recently wrapped Beverly Hills Cop reboot,...
- 10/26/2022
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: CAA has signed Russian filmmaker Ilya Naishuller and his production company Versus Pictures. Naishuller recently directed Universal’s pandemic R-rated hit Nobody which turned Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul thespian Bob Odenkirk into an action feature leading man.
The pic, made for $16M before P&a, opened to No. 1 at the domestic B.O. and has grossed to date $55.4M WW. Nobody received an A- CinemaScore from audiences with critics bestowing the pic at 84% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Naishuller runs Versus Pictures with his producing partner and longtime manager Inga Vainshtein Smith.
Naishuller made his feature directorial debut with Hardcore Henry, which premiered at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Grolsch People’s Choice Award and was acquired by STX Entertainment following a bidding war for $10M, as Deadline first reported. Naishuller and Smith produced Hardcore Henry through Versus Pictures with Timur Bekmambetov. Prior...
The pic, made for $16M before P&a, opened to No. 1 at the domestic B.O. and has grossed to date $55.4M WW. Nobody received an A- CinemaScore from audiences with critics bestowing the pic at 84% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Naishuller runs Versus Pictures with his producing partner and longtime manager Inga Vainshtein Smith.
Naishuller made his feature directorial debut with Hardcore Henry, which premiered at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Grolsch People’s Choice Award and was acquired by STX Entertainment following a bidding war for $10M, as Deadline first reported. Naishuller and Smith produced Hardcore Henry through Versus Pictures with Timur Bekmambetov. Prior...
- 7/20/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
They Dreamt Of A Child… Until He Arrived. The Omen meets Insidious in This Is Our Home, Out This December Executive produced by Inga Vainshtein Smith of “Hardcore Henry”. Omri Dorani’s caravan of suspense This is Our Home premieres on DVD and Demand this December from Uncork’d Entertainment. Jeff Ayars and Simone Policano star in …
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- 11/14/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
This Is Our Home, is making its world premiere at Cinequest, in the Thrills Feature category. The new psychological horror stars internet sensations Jeff Ayars and Simone Policano (a real-life couple), in their feature film debut. Executive Producer is Inga Vainshtein Smith, who most recently produced the Tiff Midnight Madness winner Hardcore Henry (dir. Ilya Naishuller) and who is known for discovering …
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- 3/19/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Producers of Hardcore Henry Announce New Film We Kill Death Organize Fantastic, Death-Defying Stunt in Toronto Producers Alex A. Ginzburg, Tony Lee and Inga Vainshtein Smith (2015 Tiff Grolsch People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award winner Hardcore Henry), today announced We Kill Death, a new film focusing on four astonishing daredevils from Russia and Ukraine. Racking up millions of …
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- 9/7/2016
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Producers Alex A. Ginzburg, Tony Lee and Inga Vainshtein Smith (who previously won the 2015 Tiff Grolsch People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award winner for their “Hardcore Henry”), have announced their latest venture, “We Kill Death,” a brand new feature that follows four astonishing daredevils from Russia and Ukraine.
Although details on the production are scarce, we do know that it will star some talent who probably liked “Hardcore Henry” quite a bit. Having already racked up millions of views on YouTube, Mustang Wanted, Oleg Cricket and the duo of Vitaliy Raskalov & Vadim Makhorov are well known to audiences for their imaginative and death-defying stunts and adventures, and now they are bringing that adrenaline to the big screen.
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Ukrainian Mustang Wanted and Russian Oleg Cricket are world-renowned “Rooftoppers,” parkour stuntmen known for really taking things up a notch.
Although details on the production are scarce, we do know that it will star some talent who probably liked “Hardcore Henry” quite a bit. Having already racked up millions of views on YouTube, Mustang Wanted, Oleg Cricket and the duo of Vitaliy Raskalov & Vadim Makhorov are well known to audiences for their imaginative and death-defying stunts and adventures, and now they are bringing that adrenaline to the big screen.
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Ukrainian Mustang Wanted and Russian Oleg Cricket are world-renowned “Rooftoppers,” parkour stuntmen known for really taking things up a notch.
- 9/2/2016
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
If you've seen videos from Oleg Cricket, Mustang Wanted, or Vitaliy Raskalov and Vadim Makhorov, you know the kind of death-defying stunts they pull on a regular basis. If you haven't, allow me to introduce you. Here's Oleg on a 43-story hotel tower in Dubai:
Here's Vitaliy and Vadim breaking into Shanghai Tower, the second tallest building in the world, and climbing all the way to the freaking top:
And Mustang may be the craziest of them all, because he often ascends to tremendous heights and then just hangs off the edge with his bare hands:
I'm legitimately shocked that these guys haven't died yet trying this stuff, but it looks like they're still alive and kicking, and they're also going to become movie stars. I received a press release this morning saying that Alex A. Ginzburg, Tony Lee, and Inga Vainshtein Smith — the producers of Hardcore Henry — will make...
Here's Vitaliy and Vadim breaking into Shanghai Tower, the second tallest building in the world, and climbing all the way to the freaking top:
And Mustang may be the craziest of them all, because he often ascends to tremendous heights and then just hangs off the edge with his bare hands:
I'm legitimately shocked that these guys haven't died yet trying this stuff, but it looks like they're still alive and kicking, and they're also going to become movie stars. I received a press release this morning saying that Alex A. Ginzburg, Tony Lee, and Inga Vainshtein Smith — the producers of Hardcore Henry — will make...
- 9/1/2016
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Stx Entertainment have announced the July home media release dates and details for the first-person Pov action thriller Hardcore Henry:
Press Release: Universal City, CA, May 26, 2016 – Brace yourself for one of the most unflinchingly original wild rides when the adrenaline-fueled action hit Hardcore Henry arrives on Digital HD on July 12, 2016 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on July 26, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Stx Entertainment. Filled with non-stop action and thrilling adventure, Hardcore Henry is the first film shot completely in first-person shooter perspective. The Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD feature even more explosive thrills with deleted scenes and commentary with the director and actor/producer. Be the first to own Hardcore Henry, starring Sharlto Copley (Chappie, District 9, Elysium), and immerse yourself in an exciting new world as you become the title hero!
You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just...
Press Release: Universal City, CA, May 26, 2016 – Brace yourself for one of the most unflinchingly original wild rides when the adrenaline-fueled action hit Hardcore Henry arrives on Digital HD on July 12, 2016 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on July 26, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Stx Entertainment. Filled with non-stop action and thrilling adventure, Hardcore Henry is the first film shot completely in first-person shooter perspective. The Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD feature even more explosive thrills with deleted scenes and commentary with the director and actor/producer. Be the first to own Hardcore Henry, starring Sharlto Copley (Chappie, District 9, Elysium), and immerse yourself in an exciting new world as you become the title hero!
You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just...
- 5/26/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Strap in. Hardcore Henry is an original film that was shot completely from the hero’s perspective (inspired by That online sensation from a few years ago). The film comes from producers Timur Bekmambetov, Ilya Naishuller, Inga Vainshtein Smith, Ekaterina Kononenko and is written and directed by Ilya Naishuller. Hardcore Henry‘s cast includes Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Andrey Dementyev, Dasha Charusha, and Sveta Ustinova.
You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow,...
You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow,...
- 4/6/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stx Entertainment’s much buzzed about, adrenaline-fueled action film Hardcore Henry hits theatres nationwide on April 8.
The digital version of the soundtrack and the score by Dasha Charusha will be available on April 8 followed by a CD version of the soundtrack on April 15 by Sony Music Masterworks. Vinyl will be released in early summer.
Winner of the “People’s Choice Award Midnight Madness” at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, and a Headline Premiere selection at the SXSW film festival, Hardcore Henry is an unflinchingly original, first-person action film where You are the main character, Henry. You have just been rescued from the brink of death by your wife, who is kidnapped moments later. You have no memory, and no idea why the people who took her want you dead. Your mission is find her, solve the mystery of your existence & discover the truth behind your identity.
The film, which stars Sharlto Copley,...
The digital version of the soundtrack and the score by Dasha Charusha will be available on April 8 followed by a CD version of the soundtrack on April 15 by Sony Music Masterworks. Vinyl will be released in early summer.
Winner of the “People’s Choice Award Midnight Madness” at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, and a Headline Premiere selection at the SXSW film festival, Hardcore Henry is an unflinchingly original, first-person action film where You are the main character, Henry. You have just been rescued from the brink of death by your wife, who is kidnapped moments later. You have no memory, and no idea why the people who took her want you dead. Your mission is find her, solve the mystery of your existence & discover the truth behind your identity.
The film, which stars Sharlto Copley,...
- 3/29/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Hardcore Henry promises to be a new way for how audiences experience a movie since it is a first-person shooter film production. The story is entirely depicted from the hero’s point of view. The feeling that I got when I first saw the official trailer was that I am playing a video game. I have to admit, it is an interesting experiment and hopefully it won’t be a huge disappointment at the end.
Now Stx Entertainment has revealed a brand new TV spot for the action thriller (via ComingSoon), which consists mainly of flattering critical quotes and a few previously-unseen shots.
Hardcore Henry is produced by Timur Bekmambetov, Ilya Naishuller, Inga Vainshtein Smith, and Ekaterina Kononenko, and written and directed by Ilya Naishuller. It stars Haley Bennett, Danila Kozlovsky, Sharlto Copley, Andrey Dementyev, Dasha Charusha, and Sveta Ustinova.
The movie hits the big screens on April 8th. Share your opinions below.
Now Stx Entertainment has revealed a brand new TV spot for the action thriller (via ComingSoon), which consists mainly of flattering critical quotes and a few previously-unseen shots.
Hardcore Henry is produced by Timur Bekmambetov, Ilya Naishuller, Inga Vainshtein Smith, and Ekaterina Kononenko, and written and directed by Ilya Naishuller. It stars Haley Bennett, Danila Kozlovsky, Sharlto Copley, Andrey Dementyev, Dasha Charusha, and Sveta Ustinova.
The movie hits the big screens on April 8th. Share your opinions below.
- 3/23/2016
- by Katie Mikova
- GeekTyrant
Strap in. Hardcore Henry is an original film that was shot completely from the hero’s perspective (inspired by That online sensation from a few years ago). The film comes from producers Timur Bekmambetov, Ilya Naishuller, Inga Vainshtein Smith, Ekaterina Kononenko and is written and directed by Ilya Naishuller. Hardcore Henry‘s cast includes Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Andrey Dementyev, Dasha Charusha, and Sveta Ustinova.
You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow,...
You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow,...
- 3/8/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Scream Factory announced the Blu-ray releases of IFC Midnight's Submerged and Dementia. Details and cover art for both films are available below. Also in this round-up: a new poster for Hardcore Henry, Ballet of Blood distribution news and The Haunted World of CW Season 6 premiere details.
Submerged & Dementia on Blu-ray: From Scream Factory: "We are proud to announce that we have two new IFC Midnight films planned for release on Blu-ray and DVD this May!
Submerged (2015) A limousine joyride goes berserk in this breathless, pulse-pounding thriller. Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it's sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight...
Submerged & Dementia on Blu-ray: From Scream Factory: "We are proud to announce that we have two new IFC Midnight films planned for release on Blu-ray and DVD this May!
Submerged (2015) A limousine joyride goes berserk in this breathless, pulse-pounding thriller. Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it's sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight...
- 2/9/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Stx Entertainment will release Ilya Naishuller’s “Hardcore Henry” in the U.S. on April 8 following the action movie’s well-received debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was announced Wednesday by Kevin Grayson, president of domestic distribution for Stx. Previously titled “Hardcore,” the film stars Sharlto Copley, Haley Bennett and an ensemble of Russian actors. Naishuller wrote and directed the movie, which he also produced with Timur Bekmambetov, Inga Vainshtein Smith and Ekaterina Kononenko. Shot completely from its hero’s perspective, “Hardcore Henry” follows a man who has just been resurrected by his wife and remembers nothing, including his own name.
- 1/13/2016
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Hardcore Henry, one of the most unflinchingly original wild rides to hit the big screen in a long time, will be released by Stx Entertainment in the United States on April 8, 2016, it was announced today by Kevin Grayson, president of domestic distribution for the Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group. Stx acquired the highly sought and acclaimed action thriller at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. The film was previously titled Hardcore.
Oren Aviv, president and chief content officer for the Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group said:
“Hardcore Henry is one of the most original, adrenaline-filled moviegoing experiences to be presented in theaters in a long, long time. This film puts moviegoers into the story and experience in a fun and visceral new way with a first-person perspective that we really have not experienced before. Ilya Naishuller has delivered spectacular action and visual effects that you really need to see on a big screen.
Oren Aviv, president and chief content officer for the Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group said:
“Hardcore Henry is one of the most original, adrenaline-filled moviegoing experiences to be presented in theaters in a long, long time. This film puts moviegoers into the story and experience in a fun and visceral new way with a first-person perspective that we really have not experienced before. Ilya Naishuller has delivered spectacular action and visual effects that you really need to see on a big screen.
- 1/13/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Stx Entertainment will release its retitled Toronto pick-up produced by Timur Bekmambetov in the Us on April 8.
Sharlto Copley stars in Hardcore Henry alongside Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Andrey Dementyev, Dasha Charusha and Sveta Ustinova star.
Ilya Naishuller wrote and directed the first-person thriller about a man who wakes up with no memory and must find out who is trying to kill him. He also produced with Inga Vainshtein Smith and Ekaterina Kononenko.
The Look Of Silence won three awards at the ninth annual Cinema Eye Honors in New York on Wednesday, taking prizes for outstanding non-fiction feature, outstanding direction for Joshua Oppenheimer and outstanding production for Signe Byrge Sørensen. Click here for the complete list.Marc Shiller’s distribution and marketing company Bond/360 has appointed Elizabeth Sheldon COO as it seeks to grow its production and publishing businesses. Sheldon most recently served as svp of Kino Lorber.
Sharlto Copley stars in Hardcore Henry alongside Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Andrey Dementyev, Dasha Charusha and Sveta Ustinova star.
Ilya Naishuller wrote and directed the first-person thriller about a man who wakes up with no memory and must find out who is trying to kill him. He also produced with Inga Vainshtein Smith and Ekaterina Kononenko.
The Look Of Silence won three awards at the ninth annual Cinema Eye Honors in New York on Wednesday, taking prizes for outstanding non-fiction feature, outstanding direction for Joshua Oppenheimer and outstanding production for Signe Byrge Sørensen. Click here for the complete list.Marc Shiller’s distribution and marketing company Bond/360 has appointed Elizabeth Sheldon COO as it seeks to grow its production and publishing businesses. Sheldon most recently served as svp of Kino Lorber.
- 1/13/2016
- ScreenDaily
A week after premiering at the Toronto Film Festival, "Hardcore" sci-fi action film has now reached a deal to sell the worldwide rights to Stx Entertainment for at least $10 million, which is one of the biggest deals at the festival. "Hardcore" was in the middle of a furious bidding war, with such companies as Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and Lionsgate making offers to acquire the film. But Stx beat everyone out. The deal includes a commitment for at least 1,000 screens in its Us release. "Hardcore" stars Sharlto Copley and Haley Bennett, and is directed by Ilya Naishuller, who directed the popular "Bad Motherf*cker" music video." It's produced by Timur Bekmambetov (director of "Wanted"), Inga Smith and Alex A. Ginzburg.
- 9/19/2015
- WorstPreviews.com
Exclusive: WME has signed Ilya Naishuller, the writer/director whose spring release of his short film Bad Motherfucker, a first person Pov filled with violence and mayhem which got nearly 23 Million YouTube and Vimeo hits. The short caught the eye of fellow Russian filmmaker Timur Bekmembatov. That led to Naishuller’s current feature project Hardcore, a first-person Pov action film with sci-fi elements that has Sharlto Copley set to star. Bekmembatov is producing along with Naishuller, Katia Kononeko and Inga Vainshtein. Besides filmmaking, the Russian-born, English educated Naishuller is also the frontman of the punk band Biting Elbows. Their music appears in “Bad Motherfucker.” He continues to be repped by Inga Vainshtein of IV Management. Here is his short film:...
- 7/26/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
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