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‘Boy Kills World’ Trailer’: Bill Skarsgård Stars In Wildly Inventive Blood-Soaked Satirical Action Flick Coming To Theaters In April

Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions has released a first-look trailer for their upcoming action flick “Boy Kills World.” A mature satirical fantasy actioner that sees Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård (“John Wick 4”) playing a deaf-mute protagonist (Bill’s brother Alexander sort of played a similar character in Duncan Jones’ cyberpunk thriller “Mute”) who is on a path of revenge in a wild violent sci-fi world that would perfectly fit within an episode of “Rick & Morty.” It debuted last year at the Toronto International Film Festival and hails from German director Moritz Mohr, who is obviously going to be on a lot of studio radars after “Boy Kills World.”

The rest of the cast of this awesome-looking action pic includes Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Andrew Koji, Isaiah Mustafa, Famke Jensen, Sharlto Copley, and Yayan Ruhian. Also, Boy’s inner dialogue showcased in the trailer is provided by comedian H. Jon Benjamin, who you will likely recognize from the popular Fox cartoon “Bob’s Burgers” and the goofball animated spy series “Archer.”

Boy Kills World (2023) - IMDb

Here is the film’s official logline:

Bill Skarsgård stars as “Boy” who vows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen), the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that left the boy orphaned, deaf, and voiceless. Driven by his inner voice, one which he co-opted from his favorite childhood video game, Boy trains with a mysterious shaman (Ruhian) to become an instrument of death and is set loose on the eve of the annual culling of dissidents. Bedlam ensues as Boy commits bloody martial arts mayhem, inciting a wrath of carnage and blood-letting. As he tries to get his bearings in this delirious realm, Boy soon falls in with a desperate resistance group, all the while bickering with the apparent ghost of his rebellious little sister.

This isn’t the only big action project starring Skarsgård, as he’s also leading Lionsgate‘s remake of “The Crow” from director Rupert Sanders (“Ghost In The Shell”) that will be heading to theaters this summer on June 7. After taking over the release date of “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina” it was pushed to June 6, 2025, as there are additional reshoots that are being planned for later this year.

“Boy Kills World” will be unleashed on April 26 in theaters and you can watch that aforementioned trailer below.

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Andrew Koji Says ‘Bullet Train’ Set Was Claustrophobic & Season 3 Of ‘Warrior’ Aims To Start Shooting Spring 2022

Paramount Pictures is releasing a new origin film set within the G.I. Joe franchise with Crazy Rich Asians lead Henry Golding is playing a young version of Snake Eyes. The action blockbuster is about to hit theaters and Storm Shadow actor Andrew Koji is during the press tour to promote the G.I. Joe reboot.

While speaking with Collider, the British actor confirms that the third season of his martial arts series Warrior won’t begin shooting until the spring of 2022 and will wrap sometime around that summer.

He also briefly spoke about what it was like shooting the Brat Pitt assassin flick Bullet Train during the pandemic and the claustrophobic set brought on action scenes on film that mainly takes place on speeding train along with the mask/face shield they were required to wear.

“Yeah, it’s very different. It’ tight, it’s very claustrophobic. Also, we shot it all during COVID times. It’s going to be one of them few big blockbuster films that was made purely during COVID. [motions to mimic putting on a mask/face shield] It’s super claustrophobic, you’ve got the mask and the shield shout-out to Chris Stag, who took care of us…There is just less room, less space,” the actor told Collider what it was like shooting Bullet Train.

The rest of Bullet Train’s cast includes Joey King (The Dark Knight Rises), Michael Shannon (Knives Out, Man of Steel), Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock (Gravity, Speed), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven The Hunter, Godzilla, Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron), Karen Fukuhara (The Boys, Suicide Squad), Brian Tyree Henry (Godzilla vs Kong, Widows, Joker, Eternals), Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine, Avengers: Endgame, Sunshine, Westworld, The Last Samurai), Logan Lerman (Fury, Hunters), Lady Gaga (Gucci, A Star Is Born, Machete Kills), Masi Oka (Heroes), Zazie Beetz (Joker, Deadpool 2), and rapper Bad Bunny.

Sony will release David Leitch’s (John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw) next action film on April 8, 2022.

SNAKE EYES – An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he’s been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes’ past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested — even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

SOURCE: COLLIDER

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‘Snake Eyes’: Paramount Releases First Trailer & Featurette For ‘G.I. Joe’ Reboot Starring Henry Golding

Last night, Paramount Pictures released the first big promo push for their G.I. Joe reboot summer flick Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins showcasing footage in a trailer and featurette. This is a huge deal as Paramount and Hasbro is looking to reboot the franchise with Snake Eyes being the first step in that pivot as the film will also explore characters such as Storm Shadow, The Baroness, and Scarlett.

A third G.I. Joe movie has been in the works but the studio hasn’t officially moved forward with it and likely might be waiting to see how audiences react to Snake Eyes before spending money on multiple new films.

Snake Eyes will release on July 23, 2021.

SNAKE EYES – Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him. Based on the iconic G.I. Joe character, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Originsalso stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Haruka Abe as Akiko, Tahehiro Hira as Kenta and Iko Uwais as Hard Master.

SOURCE: PARAMOUNT

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Paramount Moves Up ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ Starring Henry Golding From October To July

As Paramount Pictures has been delaying a bulk of their event films such as Top Gun: Maverick, Mission: Impossible 7, Mission: Impossible 8, and Dungeons & Dragons. Deadline has learned about another release date change with the G.I. Joe prequel film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins heading to a summer release this year, moving up.

Snake Eyes moves from October 22, 2021 to July 23, 2021.

The cast includes Henry Golding (The Gentlemen, Crazy Rich Asians) as the titular Snake Eyes, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Úrsula Corberó is the Baroness, Andrew Koji (Bullet Train) as Storm Shadow, Iko Uwais as Hard Master, Peter Mensah as Blind Master, Takehiro Hira as Kenta, and Haruka Abe as Akiko.

Last month, the film’s star Henry Golding announced on his Instagram account that Snake Eyes was undergoing reshoots. Filming previously took place in Vancouver and Japan.

Snake Eyes is part of Paramount’s plans to reboot the G.I. Joe franchise a third movie is in development alongside a new television series at Amazon Prime Video from Erik Oleson (Daredevil) that will focus on Lady Jaye.

SOURCE: DEADLINE

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Michael Shannon Is The Latest Addition To Brad Pitt’s Assassin Movie ‘Bullet Train’

Deadline reports that Man of Steel actor Michael Shannon has joined the growing cast of David Leitch’s (Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde, John Wick) upcoming assassin film Bullet Train for Sony Pictures. His other credits includes The Shape of Water, Knives Out, Bad Boys 2, and Boardwalk Empire.

The film focuses on a group of assassins on Japanese bullet train in Tokyo.

Shannon is the latest addition to a cast that consists of recent Oscar winner Brad Pitt (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood), Joey King (The Dark Knight Rises), Andrew Koji (G.I. Joe Origins: Snake Eyes), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Godzilla, Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron), Brian Tyree Henry (Godzilla vs Kong, Widows, Joker, Eternals), and Zazie Beetz (Joker, Deadpool 2).

Sony Pictures hasn’t given Bullet Train an official release date and filming is taking place in Los Angeles, California.

SOURCE: DEADLINE

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is The Latest Addition To Brad Pitt’s Assassin Action Flick ‘Bullet Train’

Deadline reports that British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has landed a role in the upcoming action flick Bullet Train from John Wick and Atomic Blonde director David Leitch.

Aaron’s credits include Kick-Ass, Godzilla, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Tenet, and the upcoming Kingsman prequel film The King’s Man.

The film from Sony Pictures has recent Oscar-winner Brad Pitt in the lead role with Joey King and Andrew Koji also playing fellow assassins on a Tokyo bullet train.

SOURCE: DEADLINE

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‘Snake Eyes’ Actor Andrew Koji Joins Brad Pitt In David Leitch’s Action-Thriller ‘Bullet Train’ – Plays An Assassin

Deadline reports the latest addition to the upcoming Japanese-set action-thriller starring recent Oscar-winner Brad Pitt and directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2, John Wick, Hobbs & Shaw), as Andrew Koji will play one of the many assassins in the film traveling on a Japanese bullet train. 

Koji is best known for his Cinemax series Warrior and will play the new Storm Shadow in the G.I. Joe prequel film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins for Paramount Pictures, which is expected to become a reoccurring franchise role as multiple G.I. Joe movies are in the works.

Joey King also has a role in the film. 

Filming on Bullet Train is expected to begin this fall in Los Angeles, California. 

SOURCE: DEADLINE

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‘Snake Eyes’ Moved To October 22nd, 2021 By Paramount

It was revealed yesterday by Paramount Pictures that they have delayed the release for their G.I. Joe spinoff origin film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins an entire year, moving it from October 23rd to October 22nd, 2021. 

This is a direct result of the Coronavirus pandemic and Paramount is likely looking closely at how poorly New Mutants is doing this weekend giving them cold feet to sticking to that original October release date. 

Snake Eyes is an origin film that will explore the connection between the silent G.I. Joe member played by Henry Golding and his villainous rival Storm Shadow played by Andrew Koji along with the Shadow’s push towards the terrorist organization Cobra. 

The prequel was shot in Vancouver and Japan by director Robert Schwentke from a script penned by Evan Spiliotopoulos.

Here is the rundown of the film’s cast. 

  • Henry Golding as Snake Eyes 
  • Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow 
  • Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness 
  • Iko Uwais as Hard Master
  • Peter Mensah as Blind Master
  • Samara Weaving as Scarlett
  • Steven Allerick
  • Takehiro Hira
  • Haruka Abe

A third G.I. Joe film is also said to be in the works that could see the character Chuckles take the lead role. However, this project has been in the works for ages and still hasn’t come together. 

SOURCE: PARAMOUNT