Killing Gunther
| Why We're Killing Gunther | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Taran Killam |
| Written by | Taran Killam |
| Produced by | Taran Killam Kim Leadford Ash Sarohia Steve Squillante |
| Starring | Arnold Schwarzenegger Taran Killam Cobie Smulders Bobby Moynihan |
| Cinematography | Blake McClure |
| Edited by | Adam Epstein |
Production companies | MadRiver Pictures StarStream Media |
Why We're Killing Gunther is an upcoming action comedy film written and directed by Taran Killam, in his directorial debut. Arnold Schwarzenegger will star as the titular Gunther.
Plot
Disgruntled assassins try multiple times to kill a rival hitman.
Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as Gunther
- Taran Killam as Blake
- Cobie Smulders
- Bobby Moynihan as Donnie
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Paul Brittain as Gabe
- Amir Talai as Izzat
- Aaron Yoo as Yong
- Ryan Gaul as Barold
Production
The film first was announced during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The film will be written and directed by Taran Killam, marking his directorial debut. Arnold Schwarzenegger will star as Gunther, with Cobie Smulders, Bobby Moynihan, Paul Brittain, Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park and Ryan Gaul cast as well, and filming is expected to begin in June 2016.[1][2] Tatiana Maslany was in negotiations to star in the film but due to scheduling conflicts declined the role.[3]
Filming began in Vancouver, British Columbia in July 2016.[4] In August 2016, Killam was let go from his Saturday Night Live contract due to his filming of We're Killing Gunther as filming would have conflicted with his appearances on Saturday Night Live.[5]
References
- ^ Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Target In ‘Why We’re Killing Gunther’
- ^ Cannes: Arnold Schwarzenegger Joins Comedy ‘Why We’re Killing Gunther’
- ^ Cannes: Tatiana Maslany Falls Out of 'Why We're Killing Gunther' Over Date Conflict
- ^ Hollywood North | Idina Menzel filming Beaches remake in Vancouver
- ^ Gonzalez, Sandra (August 9, 2016). "'SNL' loses three cast members ahead of new season". CNN. Retrieved August 9, 2016.