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Christopher McQuarrie (The Way of the Gun, Jack Reacher) will be a busy man. In addition to Mission: Impossible 5 and a live-action adaptation of the 1970s anime series Star Blazers, he has signed on to direct an action film called Three To Kill, which is based on the novel of the same name by Jean-Patrick Manchette.
Deadline reports that Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) is on board as the protagonist. Could it be that the acclaimed actor – who is known for his dramatic roles in films like A Single Man and Arthur Newman – is following the footsteps of ex-serious actor Liam Neeson by taking on a violent action film? Judging from the film’s plot, it’s a possibility.
According to Amazon, Three To Kill is about a businessman (Firth) who witnesses a murder — and is pursued by the killers. His conventional life knocked off the rails, the man turns the tables and sets out to track down his pursuers. Along the way, he learns a thing or two about himself.
Three To Kill certainly has the potential to be an interesting flick. Other than Firth, there are currently no other actors attached to the movie. We’ll keep you updated.
