Fan favorite action iconJean-Claude Van Dammeis set to star in the action featureSilent Kill,Deadlinehas reported. The movie is helmed byHellraiser III: Hell on EarthfameAnthony Hickox, who also penned down the screenplay. The film will follow four mercenaries who find a hidden treasure in the Congo and decide to bury it and to meet back at the same spot in three years to split the fortune evenly. However, things don’t go as planned and take a different turn. Along with Van Damme, the movie also features NFL star-turned-actorVernon Davis,Rafael Amaya,andMadalina Anea.
Speaking of the project, executive producerAndrea Iervolinosaid, “One of the all-time great action stars, Jean-Claude Van Damme has cultivated a worldwide fanbase that will absolutely love this adrenaline-fueled movie that starts fast and never takes it’s foot off the gas pedal. It’s Van Damme doing what everyone loves watching him do.” Van Damme recently voiced a character called Jean-Clawed in the animation filmMinions: The Rise of Gru,he also voiced Master Croc in theKung Fu Pandafranchise. He was also seen inDavid Charhon’s Netflix featureThe Last MercenaryalongsideAlban Ivanov,Assa SyllaandSamir Decazza,Pasha Patriki’s action thrillerBlack Waterwhich marked his fifth collaboration with actorDolph Lundgren. He is well known for action features likeKickboxerfranchise,Lionheart,Death Warrant,Double Impact,Universal Soldier,Street Fighter,Sudden Death, andThe Questamong others.
Anea is one of Romania’s most sought-after actresses having credits likeWatcher,The Hard Way,Far, and will be next seen inMaria Dragoi’sMaria Tanasein the titular role. Mexican star Amaya is known for features likeThe Lord of Skies, and Spanish series such asHospital CentralandDoctor Mateo. Former footballer Davis has been seen in features likeA Day to Die,A Message from Brianna,Red Winter,and more to his credit.
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English filmmaker Hickox is better known for his work in horror genre with features likeWaxworkand its sequel,Waxwork II: Lost in Time,Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat,Hellraiser III, andWarlock: The Armageddon. With a talented cast and crewSilent Killis shaping up to be a thrilling action feature that will keep the fans on the edge of their seats. The feature is produced by Van Damme andJoram Morekawhile executive producers include Iervolino,Monika Bacardi,Ovidiu Toma,andBradly Gentz. Principal photography is due to commence in early 2023.
