‘The Gray Man’ is an upcoming American action thriller movie directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The movie is based on the book series written by Mark Greaney. ‘The Gray Man’ is set for a limited release on July 15, 2022. It will be followed by a Netflix release on July 22, 2022.  

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It has a production budget of $200 million, making it the most expensive film ever made by Netflix. Based on the various sources, it is about the identity of a CIA Agent, known to none. The CIA Agent accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets. This makes him the primary target and he is hunted around the world by psychopathic former colleagues and international assassins. 

Russo has not only directed the film but he has also produced the project with Chris Castaldi and Mike Larocca. Joe Russo penned the screenplay with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who last worked with the Russos on ‘Endgame’. 

Gosling will be seen playing the titular mysterious mercenary. Chris Evans will take up the role of an international assassin hunting Gosling. They will be joined by Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Rege-Jean Page, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard and Billy Bob Thornton. 

Dhanush, an Indian actor will make his Hollywood debut in ‘The Gray Man’. Initially, the directors tweeted that they happen to be a fan of Dhanush and wrote the character keeping him in mind. At a press conference in Los Angeles, Dhanush was asked about how he ended up in the movie to which he replied, “I don’t know how I ended up in this film.” His response sent Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans into fits of laughter. 

Dhanush shared that his experience of the film, “was incredible. This movie is a roller coaster, it has everything, action, drama, pace and a big chase”. Dhanush will be seen playing the role of an assassin. Hollywood critics have mentioned that Dhanush’s scenes are sharp and ruthless!

‘The Gray Man’ is being compared with the ‘James Bond’ movies and ‘Fast and Furious’.