Chief of Station is a 2024 American action thriller film written by George Mahaffey, directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko, Alex Pettyfer, Daniel Bernhardt, Chris Petrovski, Nick Moran, Kris Johnson, and James Faulkner. It was released on May 3, 2024.
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| Directed by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Written by | George Mahaffey |
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| Cinematography | Jonathan Hall |
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| Music by | Sean Murray |
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| Distributed by | Vertical |
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Running time | 98 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise edit
After learning that the death of his wife was not an accident, a former CIA officer and Station Chief is forced back into the espionage underworld, teaming up with an adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew.
Cast edit
- Aaron Eckhart as Ben Malloy
- Olga Kurylenko as Krystyna Kowerski
- Alex Pettyfer as John Branca
- Chris Petrovski as Nick
- Laetitia Eido as Farrah
- Nick Moran as Evgeny, FSB
- Daniel Bernhardt as Kharon
- Nina Bergman as Hitchens
- James Faulkner as Deputy Director Williams
- Kris Johnson as Ted Waltz
- Isobel Wood as Veronique
Production edit
In August 2022, it was announced that Kurylenko and Alec Baldwin were cast in the film.[2] In September 2022, it was announced that Pettyfer and Petrovski were cast in the film.[3] In October 2022, it was announced that Eckhart replaced Baldwin due to schedule conflicts.[4]
The film was shot on location in Budapest. In February 2023, it was announced that filming was completed.[5]
Release edit
In January 2024, Vertical acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, setting it for a theatrical release in May 3, 2024.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Chief of Station (15)". BBFC. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 10, 2022). "Alec Baldwin & Olga Kurylenko Board Spy Action Thriller 'Chief Of Station' For Bee Holder & Concourse Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 29, 2022). "Alec Baldwin Spy Thriller 'Chief Of Station' Adds Alex Pettyfer In Bee Holder & Concourse Media Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 31, 2022). "Aaron Eckhart Stepping In For Alec Baldwin On Spy Action Thriller 'Chief Of Station' – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (February 17, 2023). "Concourse Media releases first-look of Aaron Eckhart in thriller 'Chief Of Station' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 25, 2024). "Spy Thriller 'Chief Of Station', Starring Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko & Alex Pettyfer, Gets U.S. Deal & Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
