The Bricklayer (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Renny Harlin |
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| Based on | The Bricklayer by Paul Lindsay |
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| Cinematography | Matti Eerikäinen |
| Edited by | Iain Erskine |
| Music by | Walter Mair |
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| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Bricklayer is a 2024 American action thriller film directed by Renny Harlin and written by Hanna Weg and Matt Johnson, based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Paul Lindsay, who used the pen name Noah Boyd. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Tim Blake Nelson, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Clifton Collins Jr..
It was released on January 5, 2024 in the United States by Vertical Entertainment.
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart as Vail[1]
- Nina Dobrev as Kate[1]
- Tim Blake Nelson as O'Malley[1]
- Ilfenesh Hadera as Tye[1]
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Radek[1]
Production
The film was announced in August 2011, with Gerard Butler set to star and produce.[2] In January 2022, it was announced that Eckhart would star, with Butler still producing.[3] In February 2022, it was announced that Dobrev joined the cast.[4] Later that same month, it was announced that Tim Blake Nelson and Clifton Collins Jr. joined the cast.[5] In May 2022, it was reported that Hadera was also cast.[6]
Principal photography began in Thessaloniki, Greece, in March 2022.[7] Filming took place at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Bulgaria and Greece.[5]
Release
In May 2022, it was reported that Screen Media acquired the North American distribution rights to the film.[6] However, Vertical Entertainment was reported in October 2023 to have picked up the rights and set an January 5, 2024 day-and-date release in the United States.[1][8]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Grobar, Matt (October 25, 2023). "Renny Harlin Action Thriller The Bricklayer Sets U.S. Release With Vertical; Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (August 8, 2011). "Gerard Butler to Star in FBI Thriller 'The Bricklayer,' Based on the Novel by Noah Boyd (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 14, 2022). "Aaron Eckhart To Star In Renny Harlin Action Pic 'The Bricklayer'; Gerard Butler's GBase & Millennium Producing – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 4, 2022). "Nina Dobrev Joins Aaron Eckhart In Renny Harlin Action-Thriller 'The Bricklayer' — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (February 10, 2022). "Berlin: Tim Blake Nelson, Clifton Collins Jr. Join Millennium's 'Bricklayer' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (May 23, 2022). "Screen Media Acquires Renny Harlin's Action Pic 'The Bricklayer' Starring Aaron Eckhart & Nina Dobrev – First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ Wichmann, Anna (March 16, 2022). "Filming for Hollywood Film "The Bricklayer" Begins in Thessaloniki". Greek Reporter. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (December 13, 2023). "Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev Go on a Manhunt in Action-Packed Trailer for The Bricklayer (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
