Hit Man
Directed by Richard Linklater • 2024
A Rom-Com with a Wicked, Noir-Stained Twist
A charming fairy tale built on a dark foundation, confirmed by the electric charisma of its leads.
Official Synopsis
Gary Johnson is a straight-laced, unassuming psychology professor who moonlights as a tech assistant for the New Orleans Police Department. When the department's undercover operative is suspended, Gary is thrust into the field as a fake contract killer to trap people trying to hire an assassin. An expert at adopting custom personas tailored to each client, Gary finds himself caught in an ethical tailspin when he falls for Madison, a desperate woman trying to escape an abusive marriage. He adopts his coolest persona, "Ron," to protect her, sparking a chaotic, tangled romantic web of deception and hidden identities.
Expanded Ensemble
- Glen Powell as Gary Johnson / "Ron"
- Adria Arjona as Madison Masters
- Austin Amelio as Jasper
- Retta as Officer Claudette
- Sanjay Rao as Officer Phil
- Molly Bernard as Alisha
Expanded Architects
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Screenplay: Richard Linklater, Glen Powell
- Producers: Mike Blizzard, Richard Linklater, Glen Powell, Jason Bateman
- Cinematography: Shane F. Kelly
- Film Editor: Sandra Adair
- Music Supervisor: Randall Poster
Official Promotional Trailer
Production Info & Specifications
| Financial Budget | $20 Million (Estimated Acquisition Value) |
| Streaming Status | Netflix Original Global Feature Hit |
| Capture Format | Digital (Panavision Millennium DXL2) • 2.39:1 Layout |
| Primary Locations | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Production Label | Netflix • AGC Studios • Detour Filmproduction • Aggregate Films |
