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Singapore lands leading role in Hollywood film Hitman: Agent 47

SINGAPORE — For the first time in recent history, many of Singapore’s famous landmarks will be featured prominently in a Hollywood studio movie. The Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, The Arts House (former Parliament House), The Supreme Court, The Art Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands and The Singapore Flyer can all be seen clearly in the trailer and poster of Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming action thriller Hitman: Agent 47.

Singapore features prominently in the theatrical poster for Hitman: Agent 47

Singapore features prominently in the theatrical poster for Hitman: Agent 47

SINGAPORE — For the first time in recent history, many of Singapore’s famous landmarks will be featured prominently in a Hollywood studio movie. The Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, The Arts House (former Parliament House), The Supreme Court, The Art Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands and The Singapore Flyer can all be seen clearly in the trailer and poster of Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming action thriller Hitman: Agent 47.

Said Hitman:Agent 47’s Executive Producer Michael Hendrickson: “An epic, action film like “AGENT 47” demands a global scale. To be the first American studio film to present this truly unique locale as a backdrop is an incredible opportunity. The Singapore Media Development Authority (MDA) was supportive, from our initial visit to Singapore, all the way through to completion of production. Combined with the terrific, enthusiastic local crew, Singapore was a success for our film.”

The film was shot in Singapore in 2014 on location and on the soundstages of Infinite Studios. Directed by Aleksander Bach, the actioner stars Homeland’s Rupert Friend, Star Trek’s Zachary Quinto and Chinese star Angelababy.

Hitman: Agent 47 centres on an elite and genetically engineered assassin known only by the last two digits of a barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. His latest target is a young woman on the run from powerful and clandestine forces. The mission brings startling revelations about 47 and his prey, hurtling them both on a collision course with their pasts.

Hitman: Agent 47 opens in Singapore 27 August 2015.

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