If you're used to seeing Christoph Waltz as a psychopathic killer or kindly father figure (or something in between), he's clearly been looking to switch gears of late, between new Prime Video comedy The Consultant and now an action comedy called Old Guy.
With Con Air's Simon West preparing to call the shots in Belfast, and a script from Greg Johnson, Old Guy will find Waltz as aging contract killer Terry Eubanks, who still believes he’s the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end, Terry is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude.
The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate top members of a competing crime syndicate and, in the process, uncover their employer’s true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover. However, The Company didn’t anticipate that Terry’s experience coupled with the kid’s brilliance would create such an unlikely bond between the two, enabling them to turn it all back on The Company…
"It’s very rare that a script like this one comes along. When it does you have to grab it with both hands and don’t let it go until you find your perfect actor," says West. "I’ve wanted to work with Christoph Waltz for many years. He is one of the most versatile actors working today. I can’t wait to see him create yet another unique and iconic character."
