About Hitman: Agent 47 (HBO)

Hitman: Agent 47 (HBO) is a rib-tickling, action-packed thriller based on the popular video game series by Square Enix. The movie, released in 2015, centers around the titular character, Agent 47, a genetically manipulated assassin. The plot thickens as he teams up with a woman to help her find her father and unravel her mysterious ancestry, thereby helping her to deal with her newfound powers and the corporation that wants to exploit it.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Aleksander Bach in his directorial debut with a screenplay written by Michael Finch and Kyle Ward based on a story by Skip Woods. It was produced by Adrian Askarieh, Charles Gordon, and Skip Woods.

Actors

• Rupert Friend as Agent 47, who delivers a cold, calculated and gripping performance.
• Hannah Ware as Katia van Dees, who superbly plays a young woman in search of her father and grappling with her powerful abilities.
• Zachary Quinto as John Smith, displayed an engrossing portrayal of a seemingly ally but with ulterior motives.
• Ciarán Hinds as Dr. Litvenko, Katia's father, convincingly served his role as a vital scientist.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the second film to be based on the Hitman video game series, the first being 'Hitman' directed by Xavier Gens in 2007.
• Paul Walker was initially chosen for the role of Agent 47 but after his unfortunate demise, Rupert Friend was recast in the role.
• The film was first announced in 2013 and underwent several screenplay revisions before shooting commenced.

Quotes

• "Trust no one" - Agent 47
• "I always close my contracts" - Agent 47
• "The only way to be safe is to kill him first" - Katia van Dees

Music, Soundtrack

• "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix
• "Night Patrol" by Two Wounded Birds
• "Hitman: Agent 47 End Titles" by Marco Beltrami