Old Guy

Old Guy
Old Guy
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Simon West
Written by	Greg Johnson
Produced by	Jib Polhemus; Martin Brennan; Hal Sadoff;
Starring	Christoph Waltz; Lucy Liu; Cooper Hoffman; Desmond Eastwood;
Cinematography	Martin Ahlgren
Edited by	Andrew MacRitchie
Music by	Andrew Simon McAllister Mono Town;
Production; companies	Dark Castle Entertainment; Highland Film Group; 23ten Productions Ltd.;
Distributed by	The Avenue
Release date	October 17, 2024 (NBFF);
Country	United States
Language	English

Old Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by Simon West, written by Greg Johnson, produced by Martin Brennan and Jib Polhemus, and Dark Castle Entertainment. Filmed on location in Northern Ireland and starring Christoph Waltz, Lucy Liu, and Cooper Hoffman.

Old Guy premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 17, 2024.

Plot

Cast

Christoph Waltz as Danny Dolinski
Lucy Liu as Anata
Cooper Hoffman as Wihlborg
Desmond Eastwood as Colton

Production

In January 2023, it was announced that Highland Film Group were co-financing the film, to be produced by Jib Polhemus, and Martin Brennan with Hal Sadoff and Norman Golightly producing for Dark Castle Entertainment.^[1] Additionally, Christoph Waltz joined the cast.^[2] In April 2023, Lucy Liu, Cooper Hoffman and Desmond Eastwood were revealed to have joined the cast.^[3] Principal photography began in Belfast in mid-2023.^[4]

Release

In March 2024, The Avenue acquired the North American distribution rights to the film.^[5] The film premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 17, 2024, at Fashion Island.^[6]

References

^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 23, 2023). "Christoph Waltz To Lead Action-Comedy 'Old Guy' For 'Con Air' Director Simon West; Highland Film Group Launching For EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
^ Kay, Jeremy (January 23, 2023). "Christoph Waltz to star in EFM action comedy 'Old Guy'". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
^ Ainsworth, Paul (April 18, 2023). "Lucy Liu says cheese as star spotted filming in Belfast city centre". The Irish News. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
^ Campbell, Brett (April 5, 2023). "Belfast restaurant serves up a treat for double Oscar winner Christoph Waltz". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
^ Katcy, Stephan (March 12, 2024). "The Avenue Lands North American Rights to 'Old Guy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
^ Stephan, Katcy (September 3, 2024). "Simon West's 'Old Guy' to World Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.

External links

Official website
Old Guy at IMDb

[1] Wiseman, Andreas (January 23, 2023). "Christoph Waltz To Lead Action-Comedy 'Old Guy' For 'Con Air' Director Simon West; Highland Film Group Launching For EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.

[2] Kay, Jeremy (January 23, 2023). "Christoph Waltz to star in EFM action comedy 'Old Guy'". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 25, 2023.

[3] Ainsworth, Paul (April 18, 2023). "Lucy Liu says cheese as star spotted filming in Belfast city centre". The Irish News. Retrieved April 25, 2023.

[4] Campbell, Brett (April 5, 2023). "Belfast restaurant serves up a treat for double Oscar winner Christoph Waltz". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved April 6, 2023.

[5] Katcy, Stephan (March 12, 2024). "The Avenue Lands North American Rights to 'Old Guy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

[Variety_September-6] Stephan, Katcy (September 3, 2024). "Simon West's 'Old Guy' to World Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.

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