The Kissing Booth Star Joey King Is In Full Negotiations To Join Brad Pitt In 'Bullet Train' Film
The 21-year-old American actress and 'The Kissing Booth' star, Joey King, talks to knot with Brad Pitt, 56, for the forthcoming action thriller film entitled 'Bullet Train.' Hollywood Reporter confirmed the matter in one of their recent articles.
The David Leitch helmed film plans to re-write some parts of the published scripts and segments to insert Joey King in the story. The revalidation of the writing will take Zak Olkewicz's responsibility: he is also responsible for the mesmerizing storyline of 'Fear Street.'
The forthcoming action suspense movie bases its story plot from the famous Japanese book 'Maria Beetle' by Kotaro Isaka. The film will revolve around a collective group of fierce assassins and hitmen that glazes to perform their illegal activity on a train in Japan's capital, Tokyo.
Hollywood Reporter reports that 'Bullet Train' is a combination of the 'Speed' movie, Keanu Reeves stunts om a moving bus, and the 2-14 suspense movie of Liam Neeson showcased his moves on an airplane.
A credible source has disclosed that Pitt will be portraying the role of an American hitman in the name of Ladybug. Also, the source shares that King will be playing as Prince, a demur young assassin.
The studio shoot will kick off this fall season. 'Bullet Train' is a suppressed thriller film where the production can opt to start the shooting on a restrained flow and set while following the strict health protocols in light to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
As per People, to date, the further plot of the upcoming film is yet to be revealed by the time the movie will start shooting in Los Angeles.
'Bullet Train' will be Pitt's first movie stunt since his 'Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood' film in 2019. Pitt's role in the said movie led the actor to win an Oscar as the Best Supporting Actor.
On the other hand, King is fresh from her 'The Kissing Booth' sequel, released and produced by Netflix. The film also happens to be listed King as one of its executive producers.
Furthermore, shortly after the release of 'The Kissing booth 2,' Netflix and Kind made a massive announcement that the third installment of the film series is due next year. The upcoming film has already been shot privately in South Africa.
For now, the movie is undergoing in the post-production process, prepared for its release in 2021. The casts will be Courtney, King, Elordi, Molly Ringwald, and Taylor Zakhar Perez.