The Bricklayer (upcoming film)

The Bricklayer is an upcoming 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 Noah Boyd. It stars Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev.

The Bricklayer
Directed byRenny Harlin
Screenplay by
  • Hanna Weg
  • Matt Johnson
Based onThe Bricklayer
by Noah Boyd
Produced by
  • Jeffrey Greenstein
  • Yariv Lerner
  • Jonathan Yunger
  • Heidi Jo Markel
  • Robert Van Norden
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

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 early 2024 day-and-date release in the United States.[1]

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Wiseman, Andreas (February 4, 2022). "Nina Dobrev Joins Aaron Eckhart In Renny Harlin Action-Thriller 'The Bricklayer' — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  5. Roxborough, Scott (February 10, 2022). "Berlin: Tim Blake Nelson, Clifton Collins Jr. Join Millennium's 'Bricklayer' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  6. 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.
  7. Wichmann, Anna (March 16, 2022). "Filming for Hollywood Film "The Bricklayer" Begins in Thessaloniki". Greek Reporter. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
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