About The 355

The 355 is a drama, action, and thriller film released in 2022. The movie, directed by Simon Kinberg, revolves around a group of top female agents from different government agencies around the globe. They are forced to work together to retrieve a top-secret weapon that could cause world chaos if it falls into the wrong hands.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Simon Kinberg, and it's co-produced by Jessica Chastain's Freckle Films and Kinberg's Genre Films. Famed director of photography, Tim Maurice-Jones, took care of the sleek visuals of the action-packed movie. The movie was shot in London, Paris, and Morocco.

Actors

• Jessica Chastain as Mason 'Mace' Brown: A tough-as-nails CIA agent who assembles The 355, Chastain brings a commanding presence to the role.
• Diane Kruger as Marie: A former BND agent drawn into the mission, Kruger provides a steady hand and adds European sophistication to the role.
• Lupita Nyong'o as Khadijah: A MI6 technical specialist, Nyong'o lends her Oscar-winning talents to portray a character that is as intelligent as she is formidable.
• Penelope Cruz as Graciela: A Colombian psychologist, Cruz brings her veteran acting prowess to the therapeutic role, adding depth to the ensemble.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "The 355" is a reference to Agent 355, a female spy for the patriots during the American Revolution. Her real name is not known.
• This is the first film produced by Freckle Films, Jessica Chastain's production company.

Quotes

• "We're the 355." - Jessica Chastain, as Mace Brown.
• "I'll show you to underestimate women." - Penelope Cruz, as Graciela.

Music / Soundtrack

• The movie's original music was composed by Brian Tyler who has composed scores for films like "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Crazy Rich Asians".
• Standout tracks include the tension-filled "Mission Initiated" and the high-energy "The 355."