Hitman (2023 film)
# Hitman (2023 film)

Hitman is an upcoming American film directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell, both of whom co-wrote the screenplay based on the Texas Monthly magazine article "Hit Man" by Skip Hollandsworth. It also stars Adria Arjona. In the film, an undercover Houston police officer poses as a reliable hitman until he tries to save a woman in need. The film is scheduled to premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival in September, 2023.

## Premise

An undercover Houston police officer poses as a reliable hitman to arrest those trying to hire him until he tries to save a woman in need.

## Cast

* Glen Powell
* Adria Arjona
* Austin Amelio
* Retta
* Molly Bernard

## Production

Before the 2022 Cannes Film Market, Hitman was announced as a new film for sale internationally. The screenplay was based on "Hit Man", a Texas Monthly article by Skip Hollandsworth, and written by Richard Linklater and Glen Powell, who would also direct and star, respectively. Adria Arjona would also star. AGC Studios reported strong sales for international distribution at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Powell was joined by Austin Amelio, Retta, and Molly Bernard in October 2022.

Filming began in New Orleans in October 2022, and production was completed that November.

## Release

Hitman is scheduled to premiere in September 2023 at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

