Based upon Mark Millar’s explosive graphic novel series
and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov—creator
of the most successful Russian film franchise in history,
the Night Watch series—Wanted tells the tale of one
apathetic nobody’s transformation into an unparalleled
enforcer of justice. In 2008, the world will be introduced
to a hero for a new generation: Wesley Gibson.
25-year-old Wes (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected,
cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. His boss chewed
him out hourly, his girlfriend ignored him routinely and his
life plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this disengaged
slacker would amount to nothing. There was little else for
Wes to do but wile away the days and die in his slow, clock-punching
rut.
Until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie).
After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox
recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains
Wes to avenge his dad’s death by unlocking his dormant
powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick
reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives
by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders
given by fate itself.
With wickedly brilliant tutors—including the Fraternity’s
enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman)—Wes grows to
enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins
to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than
meets the eye. And as he wavers between newfound heroism and
vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach
him: he alone controls his destiny.
DETAILS__________
Studio: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Spyglass Entertainment
In Association With Relativity Media
Marc Platt Prod.
Kickstart Prod.
In Association With Top Cow
Release Date: June 27, 2008