See first-look images and the trailer for the forthcoming revenge movie, written and directed by Jared Cohn.
“He is a fantastic actor and great person,” the filmmaker said.
“It was an honor to be able to spend some time with him.”
Theo Rossi and Bruce Willis star in the revenge film ‘Vendetta.'.Redbox
EW has an exclusive look at the film’s first trailer ahead of its Redbox Entertainment premiere May 17.
When the court acquits her killer, William seeks vengeance.
“To see how far a loving father will go for his daughter to strike that chord.”
In the movie ‘Vendetta,’ Clive Standen stars as William Duncan, an ex-Marine out for revenge against the man who killed his daughter.Redbox
Read more of EW’s interview with Cohn below.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Vendettaseems like a film with a lot of action, based on that trailer.
Are you referencing any particular action films, or is there an era you’re trying to channel?
Theo Rossi and Bruce Willis in ‘Vendetta’.Redbox
How is this film offering something different for this particular subgenre?
I was not trying to reinvent the revenge-themed action movie wheel.
I am a huge fan ofJohn Wick,Taken,Upgrade all amazing movies.
Mike Tyson plays an arms dealer opposite Thomas Jane in the film ‘Vendetta.'.Redbox
I was inspired by those films.
How did you become involved in this project?
I wrote the script, so it was a project I brought to the producers.
As a writer-director, I want to make movies people can relate to.
How did you see the film playing on screen?
I was visualizing as I wrote.
Clive Standen plays William Duncan, the ex-Marine out for revenge against the man who murdered his daughter.
What’s important to know about his character going into this film?
I hope people see him as a regular guy, someone they can relate to.
A father, husband, working man, a guy who loves and wants to protect his family.
A good human being.
The trailer gives us multiple perspectives.
Who does Bruce Willis play in the film?
Bruce Willis plays the father of the criminal kid who killed the innocent girl.
How did Bruce Willis come to be involved?
The producers have worked with Bruce Willis before, so they already had an established working relationship.
What was it like working with him?
Bruce is a screen legend.
What was your reaction to hearing about him stepping away from acting due to his aphasia diagnosis?
DoesVendettamean more to you now knowing that this could be one of Willis’ last films ever?
Being able to write and direct one of the last Bruce Willis movies is a special honor.
He is a fantastic actor and great person.
It was an honor to be able to spend some time with him.
Do you have any favorite memories of working with Willis on set?
What I wrote on the page, Bruce and Clive elevated.
Bruce walked and sat in the perfect spot, lit beautifully.
He looked at Clive and smirked defiantly.
That classic, famous Bruce Willis smirk.
It was a subtle yet powerful moment of Bruce asserting his power.
The father-son dynamic between Theo Rossi and Bruce Willis was amazing to see.
They both had such intense, focused looks on their faces.
I was just lucky to be able to catch it on camera.
Mike Tyson is also inVendetta.
What role is he playing?Mike Tyson is playing an arms-dealing, chop shopowning gangster.
I’m such a fan.
Everyone was so excited to see him.
The energy he brought was great.
He was having fun and really did some incredible acting.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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