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The Hitman’s Bodyguard gets a rollicking trailer

11 May 2017

Words by Amy Bowker

Watch Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L Jackson wreak havoc in this action-comedy caper.

An action-packed trailer for the upcoming buddy comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard has been released – and it’s a real hoot. Directed by Patrick Hughes (of The Expendables 3 and Red Hill fame), the film stars Ryan Reynolds as the world’s top protection agent, whose newest client happens to be a notorious hitman played by Samuel L Jackson.

The pair find themselves thrown together for an eventful 24 hours, during which time they experience explosive car chases, fiery shoot-outs, a merciless dictator (Gary Oldman) and a whole lot of creative expletives.

The film’s tongue-in-cheek poster (see below) salutes the Whitney Houston/​Kevin Costner action-drama-musical, and Houston’s I will Always Love You’ provides a comic accompaniment to this trailer.

With a stellar cast that includes Salma Hayek, Elodie Yung, Joaquim De Almeida, Kirsty Mitchell and Richard E Grant, we’re looking forward to the film’s arrival in UK cinemas on 18 August.

Let us know what you make of the trailer by tweeting us @LWLies

Two men in suits in a rainy scene, one holding the other - movie poster for The Hitman's Bodyguard.
Two illustrated book covers depicting a smiling Black man wearing a hat and tie, with a city skyline in the background

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