Netflix has made a big splash at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival by acquiring the streaming rights of Richard Linklater’s latest film ‘Hit Man’ for a staggering 20 million USD. The action comedy, which stars Glen Powell as a professional killer who is actually an undercover agent, has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its witty script, thrilling action sequences, and stellar performances.
‘Hit Man’ follows the adventures of Gary Johnson, a hit man who takes assignments from various clients and executes them with precision and skill. However, he is not really a cold-blooded killer, but a secret agent who works for the police. He uses his cover as a hit man to infiltrate criminal organizations and bring them down from within. Things get complicated when he tries to save a woman from her abusive husband and ends up in a dangerous situation.
The film marks the third collaboration between Linklater and Powell, who previously worked together on ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ and ‘Apollo 10½’. The duo also co-wrote the screenplay of ‘Hit Man’, which is based on an original idea by Powell. The film also features Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Molly Kate, Mike Markoff, and many others in supporting roles.
‘Hit Man’ had its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, where it received a standing ovation and rave reviews. It then had its North American premiere at TIFF on September 11, where it attracted the attention of Netflix. The streaming giant quickly snapped up the distribution rights of the film for 20 million USD, making it the biggest deal of the festival and of the year.
Netflix plans to release ‘Hit Man’ on its platform soon, as well as in select theaters. The release date has not been announced yet, but fans are eagerly waiting to watch this action-packed comedy that promises to be a fun ride. ‘Hit Man’ is one of the most anticipated films of 2023 and Netflix’s deal with Linklater shows its commitment to bringing quality content to its subscribers.
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