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AFM 2017: Jean Reno Hitman Thriller, THE LAST STEP, Lands At Goldcrest

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Going into next week’s 36th American Film Market, buyers can expect to catch international sales agent Goldcrest Films on hand with upcoming action thriller, The Last Step, in its package. The French-Ukranian co-production is readying a February 2018 production start date with noted screenwriter Frédéric Petitjean (Madame Irma, Turning Tide) making his directorial debut.

The Last Step is the story of Henry (Reno), a legendary hitman enjoying the isolation of his lakeside cabin set deep within the Canadian wilderness. When the solitude of a well-earned retirement is broken by the arrival of a young woman (Lind), the survivor of a massive snowmobile accident, Henry must decide whether to risk his own life to save hers.

Jean Reno (Léon: The Professional, The Adventurers) is headlining the new movie with Sarah Lind (The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford), Tom Hopper (Black Sails) and Gary Dourdan (Alien: Resurrection) rounding out the cast. Laurent Tolleron (Frontiers) is producing via Seven 52 along Corinne Benichou and Florence Moos for Eight 35. Co-producting are Lagardere Studio in France and in the Ukraine by Olias Barco and Oleg German with East West Productions and made with the support of the Ukrainian State Film Agency.

via Screendaily:

Pascal Degove, managing director of Goldcrest Films noted: “The Last Step is just the perfect project for international audiences. Jean Reno is an iconic talent and this is a commercial genre which has delivered some of his most loved performances.”

Frederic Petitjean, director said: “The Last Step is the story of one man facing up to his own fears. What is exciting for audiences is how this harsh wilderness becomes a brutal and unforgiving nemesis. It’s a breath-taking game of chess played out on an epic scale.”

Corinne Benichou and Florence Moos added: “As producers it’s very rewarding to be able to assemble your dream cast. As movie goers we’ve always loved Jean Reno in Leon. All the elements are in place for a spectacular big screen telling of Frederic’s edgy thrilling script.”

Pre-sales have already gone to Germany, France, UK and CIS.
Lee B. Golden III
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Native New Yorker. Lover of all things pizza, chocolate, pets, and good friends. Karaoke hero. Left of center. Survivor. Fond supporter of cult, obscure and independent cinema - especially fond of Asian movies and global action cinema. Author of the bi-weekly Hit List. Founder and editor of Film Combat Syndicate. Still, very much, only human.

Lee Golden

Native New Yorker. Lover of all things pizza, chocolate, pets, and good friends. Karaoke hero. Left of center. Survivor. Fond supporter of cult, obscure and independent cinema - especially fond of Asian movies and global action cinema. Author of the bi-weekly Hit List. Founder and editor of Film Combat Syndicate. Still, very much, only human.

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