Hit Man (2023 film)
Hit Man is a 2023 American action comedy film co-produced and directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell, both of whom wrote the screenplay based on the 2001 Texas Monthly magazine article of the same name by Skip Hollandsworth. It also stars Adria Arjona. In the film, an undercover Houston police officer poses as a reliable hitman as he tries to save a woman in need. Hit Man premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023. Premise 
An undercover Houston police officer poses as a reliable hitman to arrest those trying to hire him until he tries to save a woman in need. Cast 
 Glen Powell as Gary Johnson, college professor and tech guy turned undercover mole
 Adria Arjona as Maddy Masters, Gary's love-interest
 Austin Amelio as Jasper, an undercover cop
 Retta as a police officer Gary works for
 Sanjay Rao as a police officer Gary works for
 Evan Holtzman as Ray Masters, Maddy's husband 
 Molly Bernard
 Mike Markoff

Production 
Before the 2022 Cannes Film Market, Hit Man was announced as a new film for sale internationally. The screenplay was based on "Hit Man", a Texas Monthly article by Skip Hollandsworth, and written by Richard Linklater and Glen Powell, who would also direct and star, respectively. Adria Arjona would also star. AGC Studios reported strong sales for international distribution at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Powell was joined by Austin Amelio, Retta, and Molly Bernard in October 2022. Filming began in New Orleans in October 2022, and production was completed that November. Release 
Hit Man debuted in September 2023. The 80th Venice International Film Festival had its world premiere on September 5, followed shortly afterward by its North American premiere on September 11 at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film for $20 million at TIFF, making it the largest film deal of the festival and of 2023. There are plans for a theatrical release as well. Reception

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 External links 
 "Hit Man" article at Texas Monthly''
 

Films directed by Richard Linklater
Films shot in New Orleans
American action comedy films
Films based on newspaper and magazine articles
Films about police officers