If you’ve seenThe RaidorThe Raid 2, then you know thatIko Uwaisis a brilliant martial artist whose fight choreography is visceral, immediate, and astounding. Now he’s coming to a much bigger audience with Peter Berg’s upcoming action movie,Mile 22. The movie starsMark Wahlbergas James Silva, an operative for the CIA who must transport an asset (Uwais) who has valuable intel to an extraction point before the enemy closes in.
Today, we’re pleased to debut a clip and featurette forMiles 22. What they show is thatMile 22should be a great showcase for Uwais. As the featurette explains, Uwais wasn’t just doing stunts and martial arts in this movie; he was also serving as one of the fight choreographers, which helps show off his unique brand of fighting. What’s even more heartening is that the clip shows Berg was really able to capture the bone-breaking intensity of Uwais’ fighting style and movement. There are other people inMile 22, but for me, the reason to see this movie is Uwais and what he’s going to bring to the table. Also, if you haven’t seenThe RaidandThe Raid 2yet, get on it. You’ll definitely be a fan of Uwais and his amazing martial arts abilities by the time you seeMile 22.
Check out theMile 22clip and featurette below. The film opens August 17th and also starsLauren Cohan,Ronda Rousey, andJohn Malkovich.
Here’s the official synopsis forMile 22:
In a visceral modern thriller from the director of Lone Survivor, Mark Wahlberg stars as James Silva, an operative of the CIA’s most highly-prized and little-known unit. Aided by a top-secret tactical command team, Silva must transport an asset (Iko Uwais) who has vital information to a Southeast Asian airfield for extraction before the enemy closes in. MILE 22 also stars Lauren Cohan, Ronda Rousey and John Malkovich.
