Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater Ethan Hawke
Co-starring Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott, the film follows the waning days of the partnership between songwriters Rodgers and Hart.
'The Dark Corner,' Lucille Ball and Mark Stevens, 'Hit Man,' Adria Arjona and Glen Powell
Like This? Watch That.
Richard Linklater has always been fascinated by time and even in his crime rom-com "Hit Man," he finds new ways to touch on the concept.
'Hit Man' from left: Austin Amelio, Sanjay Rao, Retta, 2023. ph: Brian Roedel / © Netflix / courtesy Everett Collection
Filmmaker Interview
Spoilers: Linklater told IndieWire it was central to the thesis of a film that mixes "Double Indemnity" with a rom-com.
Glen Powell in 'Hit Man'
Filmmaker Interview
Richard Linklater and his costume, hair, and makeup teams on the inspirations (Brad Pitt in "Fight Club") and the practical craft of Gary becoming Ron and seven other hitmen.
'Hit Man' director Richard Linklater
Filmmaker Interview
"Hit Man" streaming on Netflix is another example of how scared studios have become.
'HIT MAN,' Glen Powell (front), Adria Arjona (center), 2023. © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection
Femme fatales have been around for a long time and continue to be an indelible figure in cinematic history, including in the upcoming Netflix film "Hit Man."
PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 21: Richard Linklater attends the HBO Documentary Films' Sundance Party at Ruth's Chris Steak House on January 21, 2024 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for HBO)
The writer/director of the upcoming Netflix film "Hit Man" has no plans to slow down soon.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Richard Linklater and Glen Powell attends the BAFTA special screening of 'Hit Man' at Linwood Dunn Theater on May 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA)
Promoting their new film "Hit Man," Linklater and his star Glen Powell joined Netflix's Screen Test to talk about some of their favorite movies.
Paul Mescal at the 2023 Olivier Awards
Mescal previously showed off his vocal range in the musical "Carmen."
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 16: Richard Linklater at the 2024 Toast to Texas Film at Troublemaker Studios on May 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Nicola Gell/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
The director’s next movie after “Hit Man” is about Jean-Luc Godard making his first movie, “Breathless,” and the birth of the French New Wave.
Austin Film Society presents the Netflix premiere of HIT MAN at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. / Photo by www.hlkfotos.com
On the Scene
IndieWire attended the rising superstar's induction into the Texas Film Hall of Fame and the hometown premiere of "Hit Man" with his parents, teachers, and director Richard Linklater in attendance.
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