Kate (film)

Kate is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and written by Umair Aleem. The film stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson, Michiel Huisman, and Tadanobu Asano.

Kate
Directed byCedric Nicolas-Troyan
Produced by
Written byUmair Aleem
Starring
CinematographyLyle Vincent
Production
company
Screen Arcade
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It is scheduled to be released in 2021, by Netflix.[1]

Plot

A female assassin, who after being poisoned and given less than 24 hours to live, goes on a manhunt through the streets of Tokyo and befriends a daughter of a past target.

Cast

Production

In October 2017, Netflix acquired Umair Aleem’s script Kate, with David Leitch, Kelly McCormick, Bryan Unkeless and Scott Morgan producing the film.[2] In December 2018, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan signed on to direct the film.[3] In April 2019, Mary Elizabeth Winstead was cast to star in the film.[4] In July 2019, Woody Harrelson joined the cast.[5] In September, Michiel Huisman, Tadanobu Asano and Jun Kunimura were among new additions to the cast.[6] In November 2019, it was announced that the all-female Japanese rock band Band-Maid would appear in the film.[7]

Filming commenced on September 16, 2019 and concluded on November 29, 2019. Shooting locations include Thailand, Tokyo, Japan, and Los Angeles, California.[8]

References
  1. Fleming Jr., Mike (January 12, 2021). "Netflix Unveils A 2021 Film Slate With Bigger Volume & Star Wattage; Scott Stuber On The Escalating Film Ambition". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. Fleming Jr., Mike (19 October 2017). "Netflix Pre-empts 'Kate', Eyed April Start And $25M Budget For Female-Centric Action Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  3. Kit, Borys (6 December 2013). "'The Huntsman: Winter's War' Director Tackling Assassin Thriller for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  4. Kroll, Justin (25 April 2019). "Mary Elizabeth Winstead To Star in Netflix Assassin Thriller 'Kate' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  5. Borys Kit (11 July 2019). "Woody Harrelson Joins Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Assassin Thriller 'Kate'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  6. ‘Game of Thrones” Michiel Huisman, Tadanobu Asano Round Out Thriller ‘Kate’ (EXCLUSIVE)
  7. "Japan's BAND-MAID Cast in New Netflix Thriller 'Kate,' Signs with Live Nation & UTA". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  8. Kate Production Info
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