They are making another movie based on the Hitman video games. Why?
Well, because the first one made money. It grossed nearly US$40 million in the US, but did much better abroad, pulling in over $60 million. The film's budget was $30 mil.
Studio Twentieth Century Fox has scribe Kyle Ward (Uncharted movie script, Kane & Lynch script) attached to do the script. Actor Timothy Olyphant played lead Agent 47 in the first film, but is not confirmed for the sequel.
"It's not on my schedule. If they want me to do another one," the actor said last August. "I supposed they could have me, yes... What I can tell you about Hitman is that I'm thrilled that it was as successful as it was and it was a really nice opportunity and I appreciate that opportunity."
Last month, however, the actor expressed displeasure to The Guardian about shaving his head for the part: "That part I could have done without. I felt I'd spent years ducking that responsibility and that kind of commitment. But with that kind of movie there comes all kinds of baggage, and that stuff I find I could do without."
Fox is bringing in Spanish director Daniel Benmayor to make his Hollywood debut with the sequel. Benmayor has made a name for himself shooting Spanish commercials for Sony PSP, Renault, Mercedes, Samsung and more. (Check out his ads here.) His first film, Paintball, is about a game of paintball that goes horribly wrong.
Fox Sights Director For 'Hitman' Sequel; Will Timothy Olyphant Return? [Deadline via Latino Review]