Netflix is getting ready for its biggest movie ever withThe Gray Man, which pairs Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling for an espionage thriller based on the best-selling book of the same name. It was more recently announced that Alfre Woodard had joined the cast. Today, Netflix announces two more additions, with Billy Bob Thornton coming aboard alongside currentBridgertonbreakout and fan favorite Rege-Jean Page.
Netflix’sBridgertonwas an instant hit right out of the gate when it premiered on the streaming service earlier this year, thanks in no small part toRege-Jean Page. The actor most recently appeared onSaturday Night Liveas host, and was announced for the live-actionDungeons and Dragonsmovie happening at Warner Bros. He is also being talked about for J.J. Abrams’Supermanreboot, which will reportedly feature the first black Man of Steel. And many fans are petitioning to get Rege-Jean Page cast as the next James Bond.
At this time, Rege-Jean Page’s character inThe Gray Manhas not been announced. TheNetflixfilm is based on the novel by Mark Greaney, first published in 2009 by Jove Books.Avengers: Endgamedirectors Joe and Anthony Russo will helm the massive undertaking, said to be one of Netflix’s most expensive projects to date. They most recently directedCherry, starring Tom Holland, which is coming exclusively to Apple TV+ in the next couple of weeks.
The Gray Manis amassing quite the ensemble, with Academy Award Winner Billy Bob Thornton being confirmed today alongside Academy Award Nominee Alfre Woodard, who was previously said to be in talks back in February. Regé-Jean Page joins the previouslyannounced headliners Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas and Jessica Henwick, with Wagner Moura, Dhanush and Julia Butters also on board.
The Gray Manis thedebut novel by Mark Greaney, first published in 2009 by Jove Books. It is also the first novel to feature the Gray Man, freelance assassin and former CIA operative Court Gentry. The action thriller will follow Gentry (Gosling) as he’s hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Evans), a former cohort of Gentry’s at the CIA. The film is based on the first installment of the best-selling The Gray Man book series.
The Gray Manis a collaboration between Netflix and the Russo’s AGBO production banner. Founded by award-winning, record-breaking directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led entertainment company focused on creating content borne of innovative story universes across film, television, and digital platforms. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, AGBO was founded in 2017.
