Nobody (2020) -- Directed by Ilya Naishuller, starring Bob Odenkirk

[TheSweetieMan]

I tried to do a forum and Google search to see if a thread already existed for this film, but alas, didn't find one.

Anyway, this might be a potential gem to keep an eye on.

“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk has signed on to star in the thriller “Nobody.”

The Universal pic follows Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk), a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a “nobody.”

When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch’s unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.

“Hardcore Henry” director Ilya Naishuller will helm with “John Wick” scribe Derek Kolstad penning the script.

David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce through their 87North banner. Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero will join Leitch and McCormick as producers through their Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment. Braden Aftergood will also produce for Eighty Two Films.

“Nobody” is scheduled to hit theaters Aug. 14, 2020.

Odenkirk was recently nominated for an Emmy for best actor in a drama series for his work on “Better Call Saul,” a nod he has recieved three other times. The role has also garnered him three Golden Globes nominations. On the film side, he was recently seen in the Charlize Theron-Seth Rogen comedy “Long Shot,” and he will appear in Sony’s star-studded adaptation of “Little Women,” bowing this Christmas."

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As mentioned above, the action team behind the 'John Wick' franchise will be assisting on this film. Odenkirk is already undergoing extensive training with Taran Butler & his team, the people that made Keanu Reeves the bad-ass marksman he's become: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hPum-n...ource=ig_embed while Odenkirk isn't shown shooting in that video, he is packing. They'll likely reserve footage of his training up until the film's promotional material kicks off.

Also, not to get lost in all of this, are the talents of Ilya Naishuller. While 'Hardcore Henry' didn't land for everybody--and I had my issues with it--his music videos are incredible. And there's no denying that some of the stuff he's employed in his videos, have actually been directly lifted by more prominent filmmakers. With this being a more traditionally shot film, this could finally allow him to utilize his full repertoire of filmmaking talents.

I generally hate doing the whole comparison thing. But if all goes well, this could be a potential sleeper hit for Universal--and could become their John Wick franchise.

Pretty eager to see how this one develops.