CAST AND CREW
Wanted
Release Date: Jun 27, 2008 - Wide Release
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Film Genre: Action
Country: United States
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Distributor: Universal Pictures
Film Genre: Action
Country: United States
» IMDB.com
Based on Mark Millar's Wanted and written by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, this revolves around an apathetic 25-year-old (McAvoy) who discovers that his murdered father was a member of the Fraternity, a society of assassins with special powers. A woman named Fox (Jolie) lures him in to the Fraternity, which trains him how to use his formerly dormant powers to avenge his father's death.
TRIVIA
"Wanted" is a title that Millar wrote and independently published through his own Millarworld imprint and Top Cow distributor.
MOVIE NEWS ITEMS
2006-11-07
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Morgan Freeman is in final talks to star in the pic - Freeman will play Sloan, the lead assassin who trains McAvoy.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Morgan Freeman is in final talks to star in the pic - Freeman will play Sloan, the lead assassin who trains McAvoy.
2006-08-18
The Hollywood Reporter reports that James McAvoy has landed the starring role.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that James McAvoy has landed the starring role.
2005-12-08
Variety reports that Timur Bekmambetov has signed a deal to direct his first English-language film.
Variety reports that Timur Bekmambetov has signed a deal to direct his first English-language film.
2004-03-30
Variety reports that Universal Pictures is in talks with the writing duo Michael Brandt and Derek Haas to adapt the project.
Variety reports that Universal Pictures is in talks with the writing duo Michael Brandt and Derek Haas to adapt the project.
2004-03-04
Variety reports that Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to the comic book for Marc Platt to produce. Millar will executive produce along with Kickstart's Jason Netter and Top Cow's Marc Silvestri. Platt is seeking a writer to bring on to the project.
Variety reports that Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to the comic book for Marc Platt to produce. Millar will executive produce along with Kickstart's Jason Netter and Top Cow's Marc Silvestri. Platt is seeking a writer to bring on to the project.
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