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Brad Pitt boards speeding loco movie Bullet Train

Brad Pitt will star in director David Leitch’s “Bullet Train”.

The film, as previously reported, fixes on assassins on a speeding train. Pitt, who had a cameo in Leitch’s “Deadpool” sequel, will play hitman Ladybug in the pic, which is said to be in the vein of “Speed”.

The script is being written by Zak Olkewicz and Leitch is overseeing revisions.

Production will lens in the fall.

 

Previously…

David Leitch, helmer of “Deadpool 2” and “Hobbs & Shaw”, has inked a deal to helm Sony Picture’s “Bullet Train”.
Zak Olkewicz (‘Fear Street’) is writing the script centered on assassins on a speeding train, says THR.
Leitch will also produce the thriller with his 87North production partner Kelly McCormick. Antoine Fuqua, who was attached to direct, and Kat Samick are also producing.

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