Mads Mikkelsen to Star in Action Spy Thriller ‘The Black Kaiser,’ Directed by Jonas Akerlund
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features EditorMads Mikkelsen, seen recently in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” is to headline the action spy thriller “The Black Kaiser,” directed by Jonas Akerlund (“Lords of Chaos,” “Clark”).
The movie is written by Jayson Rothwell and Mikkelsen, based on the Dark Horse graphic novel “Polar” by Victor Santos. It is produced by “Resident Evil” duo Jeremy Bolt and Robert Kulzer.
XYZ Films will executive produce and sell worldwide rights at the Cannes Film Market.Discussions with additional cast are underway, with further announcements to come.In the film, the Black Kaiser (Mikkelsen), the world’s most lethal hitman, uncovers a deadly conspiracy protecting a powerful syndicate of killers, and becomes their number one target.
The film is a Constantin Film/JB Pictures production in association with Dark Horse Entertainment, with Martin Moszkowicz, Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Mikkelsen executive producing.“We are very excited to be working with the brilliant Mads Mikkelsen and the visionary Jonas Akerlund on what will be an explosive, action packed, funny, unexpected and little insane and emotional journey,” said Bolt.Mikkelsen is best known for roles in “Casino Royale” and as Dr.
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