Since exploding onto screens way back in 2008, Liam Neeson’sTakenhas had a lasting impact on the world ofactionmovies. And that impact continues, with an all-new action thriller taking some cues from director Pierre Morel and writers Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen’s tale of a former CIA agent on a mission to rescue his kidnapped daughter. A tale that transformed Neeson into the quintessential aged action hero.
Now, the upcoming action thrillerOn the Huntwill put a female-led spin on proceedings, with Australian actressNicky Whelan(The Flood) following in Bryan Mills’ footsteps as an ex-special forces operative who brings her particular set of skills out of retirement after her daughter is abducted by human traffickers. You’d think that these capable action heroes would be able to keep a better eye on their kids…
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The martial arts movie follows a trio of middle-aged martial artists who must reunite after their former master is murdered.
But thankfully for us, they don’t, as itallows brutal revenge and violent justiceto commence.On the Hunthas now received an exciting release update after being picked up by VMI Worldwide ahead of the Cannes Market. Directed by Jared Cohen (Deadlock), the rest of the cast includesTil Schweiger(The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Inglourious Basterds), Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Back Down), Timothy V. Murphy (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (The A-Team), alongside Whelan. You can check out details about the plot ofOn the Huntbelow, courtesy of Deadline.
“The film stars Nicky Whelan as Tammy Fenton, an ex-special forces operative who discovers her daughter has been abducted by a ruthless human trafficking ring. She launches an all-out mission to bring her home, aided by a former military comrade (Timothy V. Murphy). Fenton navigates the criminal underworld, unearthing a web of corruption extending from the streets of Los Angeles to high-powered officials.”
‘On the Hunt’ Promises To Be Far More Than Just Another Revenge Thriller
In a statement, Andre Relis, CEO of VMI Worldwide, describedOn the Huntas far more thananother revenge action thriller, teasing the story of a parent who is willing to “burn the world down to save her daughter.”
“This film is a raw, relentless ride that taps into a parent’s deepest fear. It’s not just about vengeance – it’s about a mother, a warrior, willing to burn the world down to save her daughter. Audiences will see what happens when someone trained to survive war brings that fury home.”
Producer Vaagn Sarkissian of Usatv Production, meanwhile, calledOn the Hunt“a thrilling, action packed ride,” with plenty more to come.
“We hope that audiences will enjoy and have fun watching On the Hunt. This film is a thrilling, action packed ride, and we’re excited to share it with the world through our new partnership with VMI. With many more big budget projects on the horizon for 2025 and beyond, we’re just getting started.”
The no-nonsense plot combined with a stellar central performance and crowd-pleasing action as seen inTakenhas influenced the action genre ever since. Not only has Liam Neeson now become the go-to aged action hero (a persona he will poke fun at inthis year’s remake ofThe Naked Gun), the likes of Jason Statham, Gerard Butler, and Tom Hardy have since embarked on their own rescue missions, while Netflix recently offered their ownTakentake with the action hitExterritorial.
