Criminal (2015 film)

Criminal
Directed by Ariel Vromen
Produced by Chris Bender
Christa Campbell
Boaz Davidson
Mark Gill
Lati Grobman
Matthew O'Toole
Trevor Short
J. C. Spink
John Thompson
Written by Douglas Cook
David Weisberg
Starring Ryan Reynolds
Kevin Costner
Tommy Lee Jones
Gary Oldman
Music by Haim Mazar
Cinematography Dana Gonzales
Edited by Danny Rafic
Production
company
Campbell-Grobman Films
Millennium Films
Distributed by Summit Entertainment (USA)
Lionsgate (International)
Release dates
  • August 21, 2015
Country United Kingdom
United States
Language English

Criminal is an upcoming 2015 American-British action thriller film directed by Ariel Vromen and written by Douglas Cook and David Weisberg. Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman star in the film, about a criminal who is implanted with a dead CIA agent's memories to finish a mission.

Principal photography began on September 4, 2014, in London. The film is produced by Campbell-Grobman Films and Millennium Films. The film is scheduled to be released on August 21, 2015.

Plot

The memories and skills of a deceased CIA agent are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous criminal to find some criminals and finish the job.

Cast

Production

On June 20, 2013, it was announced that Millennium Films had acquired a script of the film Criminal written by Douglas Cook and David Weisberg, an action film in which a dead CIA operative's memories, secrets and skills are implanted into a dangerous prison criminal and targeted him on a government's mission.[9] J.C. Spink, Chris Bender, Matthew O'Toole and Mark Gill would produce the film.[9][5] On September 13, Millennium set Ariel Vromen to direct the film.[10]

On June 17, 2014, Kevin Costner was added to the cast to play a dangerous criminal with a dead CIA operative's skills, secrets and memories implanted into him to finish a job.[2] On July 10, Gary Oldman was in talks to join the film to play CIA chief.[4] On July 23, Tommy Lee Jones joined the film to play a neuroscientist who transplants the memories in criminal, while Oldman's role also confirmed.[3] On August 4, Ryan Reynolds was added to the cast.[1] On August 7, Alice Eve joined the cast of the film.[5] On August 11, Jordi Mollà joined the film for a villain role of Hagbardaka Heimbahl, an assassin who wants the dead CIA agent's secrets now implanted into the criminal's brain.[7] On August 12, Gal Gadot signed on to star in the film as Reynolds' character's wife.[6] On September 26, Antje Traue joined the film to play a terrorist's henchwoman.[8]

Filming

The principal photography on the film began on September 4, 2014, in London.[11] On September 8, actor Reynolds was spotted on a bike during the filming of some scenes in the streets of London.[12] On September 16, Costner and Gadot were spotted at the Camber Sands during filming in East Sussex.[13] Some actors and crews were also spotted filming scenes for the film on King's Road in Kingston.[14] From September 22-25, the filming was taken place in Yateley, Hampshire, where actors were spotted filming car crashed and helicopter chase scenes at the Blackbushe Airport.[15][16] Filming would also be done in Croydon College in Croydon town, college's building would be used as medical research labs and a CIA's operations centre.[17] On October 23 aerial drone filming was undertaken featuring Kevin Costner in a car chase scene on White's Row in East London.[18] Some filming also took place in SOAS University of London library.

Music

On December 9, 2014, it was announced that Haim Mazar had signed on to score the music of the film.[19]

Release

On November 7, 2014, Lionsgate set the film for an August 2015 release.[20]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 McNary, Dave (August 4, 2014). "Ryan Reynolds Joins Kevin Costner in Thriller ‘Criminal’". variety.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ge, Linda (June 17, 2014). "Kevin Costner in Talks for Ariel Vromen's ‘Criminal’". thewrap.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kit, Borys (July 23, 2014). "Tommy Lee Jones Joins Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman in 'Criminal'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kit, Borys (July 10, 2014). "Gary Oldman Joins Kevin Costner in 'Criminal'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Ge, Linda (August 7, 2014). "Alice Eve Joins Kevin Costner and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Criminal’". thewrap.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kit, Borys (August 12, 2014). "Wonder Woman Actress Gal Gadot Joins Kevin Costner in 'Criminal'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ge, Linda (August 11, 2014). "Jordi Molla Joins Ryan Reynolds, Gary Oldman in ‘Criminal’". thewrap.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Siegemund-Broka, Austin (September 26, 2014). "'Man of Steel' Actress Joins Kevin Costner in 'Criminal'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Fleming Jr, Mike (June 20, 2013). "Millennium Films Acquires Douglas Cook & David Weisberg Spec ‘Criminal’". deadline.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  10. ↑ McNary, Dave (September 13, 2013). "‘Iceman’ Director Ariel Vromen On Board ‘Criminal’". variety.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  11. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (September 4, 2014). "Ariel Vroman’s Criminal underway". screendaily.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  12. ↑ KINDON, FRANCES (September 8, 2014). "Rugged Ryan Reynolds shows off his action skills as he shoots motorbike scenes for new movie Criminal". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  13. ↑ JACKSON, MARC (September 17, 2014). "Kevin Coast-ner! Hollywood legend hits the beach in Sussex as he shoots playful scenes with Gal Gadot for new film Criminal". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  14. ↑ BRYANT, MIRANDA (September 17, 2014). "Kingston residents welcome the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Costner and Alice Eve for Hollywood blockbuster Criminal". standard.co.uk. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  15. ↑ Harper, Paul (September 24, 2014). "Kevin Costner & Ryan Reynolds movie, Criminal, filmed in Yateley". gethampshire.co.uk. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  16. ↑ Christine (September 23, 2014). "Ryan Reynolds begins filming ‘Criminal’ in the UK". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Hollywood A-listers to film new blockbuster at Croydon College". croydonadvertiser.co.uk. September 12, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Ariel Filming - The Film Office reaching new heights in London - Criminal with Kevin Costner". Tower Hamlets Film Office. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  19. ↑ "Haim Mazar to Score ‘Criminal’". filmmusicreporter.com. December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Lionsgate Dates ‘Criminal’ For Summer; ‘Mechanic’ Sequel Set For 2016, Adds Tommy Lee Jones & Jessica Alba". deadline.com. November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.

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