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Not to be confused with The Bullet Train.
For other uses, see Bullet train (disambiguation).

Bullet Train
Teaser poster
Directed byDavid Leitch
Screenplay byZak Olkewicz
Based onMaria Beetle (published in English as Bullet Train)
by Kōtarō Isaka, originally published by Kadokawa Shoten
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJonathan Sela
Edited by
  • Elisabet Ronaldsdottir
Music byDominic Lewis[1]
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15) (United States)
Countries
  • United States
  • Japan
LanguageEnglish
Budget$85.9 million

Bullet Train is an upcoming action comedy film directed by David Leitch, and adapted by Zak Olkewicz. The film is based on the novel Maria Beetle (published in English as Bullet Train) by Kōtarō Isaka. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, and Benito "Bad Bunny" Martinez Ocasio.

Bullet Train is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 15, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Premise

Trained killer Ladybug wants to give up the life but is pulled back in by his handler Maria Beetle in order to collect a briefcase on a bullet train heading from Tokyo to Morioka. Once onboard, he and the other competing assassins onboard discover that their objectives are all connected.[2]

Cast

Production

The film was initiallly developed by Antoine Fuqua—who produces the film—through his Fuqua Films banner.[3]

It was announced in June 2020 that Sony Pictures hired David Leitch to direct the adaptation of the Kōtarō Isaka novel from a screenplay by Zak Olkewicz,[3] and Brad Pitt being cast in the film the following month.[4] Joey King entered negotiations to join in a role described as a supporting role on "a cameo level".[5] In September, Andrew Koji was added,[6] with Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry joining in October.[7][8] In November 2020, Zazie Beetz,[9] Masi Oka,[10] Michael Shannon,[11] Logan Lerman,[12] and Hiroyuki Sanada joined the cast,[13] with Leitch revealing in December that Karen Fukuhara had also joined, and that Jonathan Sela would serve as cinematographer.[14] That same month, Bad Bunny was also added to the cast,[15] and Sandra Bullock joined the following year in February to replace Lady Gaga, who had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with House of Gucci.[16]

Production for Bullet Train began in October 2020 in Los Angeles, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] Filming started on November 16, 2020,[18] and finished in March 2021.[19] Pitt performed the majority of his stunts in the film.[20]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on July 15, 2022. It was originally set to be released on April 8, 2022.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Dominic Lewis to Score David Leitch's 'Bullet Train'". Film Music Reporter. Archived from the original on July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  2. ^ Romano, Nick (March 2, 2022). "Brad Pitt delivers an assasins-on-a-train thrill ride in the new Bullet Train trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 2, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 24, 2020). "'Hobbs & Shaw' Helmer David Leitch Boards Sony's 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 6, 2020). "Brad Pitt Commits To Board 'Bullet Train'; David Leitch To Helm Sony Pictures Action Film". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 6, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 3, 2020). "'The Kissing Booth' Star Joey King Turns Assassin Opposite Brad Pitt in Sony's 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2020). "Snake Eyes's Andrew Koji Joins Brad Pitt in Sony's 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 22, 2020). "Aaron Taylor-Johnson Joins Brad Pitt In Sony's Action Pic 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 28, 2020). "Brian Tyree Henry Joins Brad Pitt In Sony Action Pic 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 13, 2020). "Zazie Beetz Joins Brad Pitt In Sony's Action Pic 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 16, 2020). "Masi Oka Joins Brad Pitt in Sony's Action Pic 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  11. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 18, 2020). "Michael Shannon Joins Brad Pitt in Sony's 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 20, 2020). "Logan Lerman Joins Brad Pitt In Sony's Action Pic 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 30, 2020). "Hiroyuki Sanada Joins Brad Pitt In Sony's 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  14. ^ David Leitch on Instagram. December 4, 2020. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2020 – via Instagram.
  15. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 16, 2020). "Bad Bunny Joins Brad Pitt In Sony Action Pic 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  16. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 9, 2021). "Sandra Bullock Joins Brad Pitt In Sony's Action Movie 'Bullet Train'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  17. ^ Douglas, Edward (October 30, 2020). "End of Week Production Notes 10/30/20: Marvel's Shang-Chi Wraps, Patrick Wilson Directs and More". Below the Line. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  18. ^ "Bullet Train". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  19. ^ Couch, Aaron (April 1, 2021). "'Nobody' Producers David Leitch and Kelly McCormick on Bob Odenkirk's Action Chops and Making a Brad Pitt Movie During COVID". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  20. ^ Lee, Chris (March 25, 2021). "Brad Pitt Went from Playing a Stuntman to Doing His Own Stunts, Man". Vulture. Archived from the original on March 29, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  21. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 14, 2021). "Sony Moves Bullet Train & Where The Crawdads Sing To Summer". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
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