Wanted (2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based upon Mark Millar’s explosive graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov—creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night Watch series—Wanted tells the tale of one apathetic nobody’s transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. In 2008, the world will be introduced to a hero for a new generation: Wesley Gibson. 25-year-old Wes (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. His boss chewed him out hourly, his girlfriend ignored him routinely and his life plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this disengaged slacker would amount to nothing. There was little else for Wes to do but wile away the days and die in his slow, clock-punching rut. Until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie). After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad’s death by unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself. With wickedly brilliant tutors—including the Fraternity’s enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman)—Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye. And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny.   Trailer 1 (2:24) Action and Adventure Rating: R In Theatres: June 27th, 2008 Timur Bekmambetov (dir.) James McAvoy Morgan Freeman Terence Stamp Thomas Kretschmann Common and Angelina Jolie             Trailer 5 Trailer 4 Trailer 1 High Definition For your iPod Official Movie site

 

 

 

Also Known As:	Wanted Wanted (Universal Pictures)
Production Status:	In Production/Awaiting Release
Logline:	The tale of one apathetic nobody’s transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice.
Genres:	Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Crime/Gangster and Adaptation
Running Time:	1 hr. 48 min.
Release Date:	June 27th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	R for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and some sexuality.
Distributors:	Universal Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:	Kickstart Productions, Marc Platt Productions, Top Cow Entertainment
Studios:	Universal Pictures
Filming Locations:	Prague Chicago, USA
Produced in:	United States

 

 

 

Actors
James McAvoy	Wesley Gibson
Morgan Freeman	Sloan
Angelina Jolie	Fox
Common	The Gunsmith
Kristen Hager	Cathy
Terence Stamp	Pekwar
Chris Pratt	Barry
Marc Warren	The Repairman
Konstantin Khabensky	The Exterminator
Thomas Kretschmann	Cross
David O'Hara	Mr. X
Dato Bakhtadze	The Butcher
Lorna Scott	Janice

 

 

 

 

Directors
Timur Bekmambetov	Director

 

Producers
Adam Siegel	Executive Producer
Gary Barber	Executive Producer
Marc Silvestri	Executive Producer
Roger Birnbaum	Executive Producer
Marc Platt	Producer
Jason Netter	Producer
Jim Lemley	Producer
Iain Smith	Producer
Matt Hawkins	Co-Producer

 

 

Camera, Film & Tape
Mitchell Amundsen	Director of Photography

 

 

Editors
David Brenner	Editor

 

 

Casting
Mindy Marin	Casting

 

 

Executives
Jeffrey Kirschenbaum	Studio Executive
Donna Langley	Studio Executive
Jared LeBoff	Production Executive
Adam Siegel	Production Executive

 

 

Production Management
Demetra Diamantopoulos	Production Supervisor
Vaclav Mottl	Unit Manager
Lori Wyant	Script Supervisor
Tina Anderson	Post-Production Supervisor
Luc Etienne	1st Assistant Director

 

 

Art Department
Patrick M. Sullivan Jr	Art Director
Tomas Voth	Art Director
Steven M. Saylor	Virtual Set Designer
John Myhre	Production Designer
Richard Roberts (II)	Set Decorator

 

 

 

 

 

Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup
Kristyan Mallett	Prosthetic Technician
Varya Avdyushko	Costume Designer

Sound
Tomas Cervenka Jr	Boom Operator
Petr Forejt	production sound mixer
David Matusek	Sound Utility

 

 

Visual Effects & Animation
Chip D. Williams	Special Effects Technician
Jon Farhat	Visual Effects Supervisor

 

Physical Effects
Lenny Woodcock	Stunt Performer
Steve Dent	Stunt Coordinator
CC Smiff	Fight Coordinator

 

 

Engineering, Electrical & Grips
Jiri Gazda	Key Grip
Miroslav Vojkuvka	Best Boy Grip
Joseph Czerw	Grip
Andy Ryan	Gaffer

 

Publicity
Kathryn Donovan	Unit Publicist

 

 

Worldwide Distributors
Universal Pictures Distribution	Theatrical Distributor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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