Bullet Train, directed by David Leitch, is an action comedy film based on a Japanese novel called Maria Beetle by Kōtarō Isaka. Theaters and distributors pushed back the film multiple times. The action-comedy made several changes in its creation; it was originally supposed just to be an action film, and at one point, Lady Gaga was supposed to have a role. Here is everything we know about the upcoming movie.
What is the Bullet Train movie about?
Ladybug (Brad Pitt) wants to give up his assassin life but is pulled back by his handler, Maria Beetle (Sandra Bullock), to retrieve a briefcase on a bullet train with very few stops. However, there are several other assassins, and their objectives are all connected.
Take a look at the Bullet Train Trailer
Bullet Train Cast
Bullet Train has a more than notable cast.
Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky experienced assassin. He’s known for a variety of movies including, but not limited to, Interview with the Vampire, A River Runs Through It, Legends of the Fall, Seven, 12 Monkeys, Fight Club, the Ocean’s Eleven franchise, Troy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, World War Z, Babel, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Burn After Reading, Inglorious Basterds, The Tree of Life, The Big Short, Ad Astra, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Moneyball, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Sandra Bullock (Maria Beetle) is known for various movies, including but not limited to Miss Congeniality, Two Weeks Notice, The Proposal, The Heat, Ocean’s 8, The Lost City, Crash, The Unforgivable, Premonition, Bird Box, The Blind Side, and Gravity.
Joey King stars as The Prince, an assassin undercover as a schoolgirl. She is most known for The Kissing Booth franchise, Ramona and Beezus, and The Act.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Tangerine) is known for his roles in the Kick-Ass franchise, Nocturnal Animals, Nowhere Boy, Anna Karenina, and the Avengers franchise.
Brian Tyree Henry’s (Lemon) resume includes Atlanta, Lobby Hero, If Beale Street Could Talk, Boardwalk Empire, How to Get Away with Murder, and This Is Us.
Hiroyuki Sanada (The Elder) has had roles in The Last Samurai, Speed Racer, The Wolverine, 47 Ronin, Life, Avengers: Endgame, Army of the Dead, and Westworld.
Michael Shannon (The White Death) made his career in projects like Revolutionary Road, Nocturnal Animals, 99 Homes, 8 Mile, Pearl Harbor, Bad Boys II, The Shape of Water, Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Boardwalk Empire.
Bad Bunny (The Wolf) is primarily known for his music (“Vete,” “I Like It,” and “Yo Perreo Sola,” to name a few).
Zazie Beetz (Hornet) starred in Atlanta, Easy, Invincible, Geostorm, Deadpool 2, and Joker.
Logan Lerman (The Son) is known for his roles in The Butterfly Effect, Hoot, 3:10 to Yuma, The Number 23, Meet Bill, Gamer, My One and Only, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
Bullet Train film commentary
While it’s still too early to see movie reviews from critics, there is a lot of buzz on Twitter from the premiere.
Some fans shared content from the premiere!
IM SCREAMING IT WAS SO GOOD OGLFJDBDD AND THIS AT THE BEGINNING OMG WHAT A CAST #BulletTrainMovie pic.twitter.com/ryPEVz9wpB
— m SAW BRAD PITT (@sateIittIefreak) July 18, 2022
One fan came to the movie’s defense.
Some stupid ass man told me that #BulletTrainMovie is a low budget movie and Brad Pitt is too good for it….wtf . It looks poppin. And it’s nice to see Brad in something different
— de la fro (@sheabuttersidy) July 18, 2022
One fan who saw the movie early gave his review.
#BulletTrain : a bit long but funny as hell and fucking awesome
Enjoyed it a lot !— McFly (@Spanish_Joint) July 18, 2022
This fan only had good things to say.
Just finished #BulletTrain the movie is amazing!! So fucking good! A super shonen movie ! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/IBT8gwKN5p
— Miss.L99 (@TopLgo) July 18, 2022
One fan had lots of praise for the actors.
Bullet Train was a ride! So many surprises! Brad Pitt is so much fun. Brian Tyree Henry is my forever crush. Joey King is so good, like really really good. Aaron Taylor-Johnson looks like Milo Ventimiglia on the poster. I heart Hiroyuki Sanada! #BulletTrain #LeGrandREX Merci!
— putaindefolle (@putaindefolle) July 18, 2022
Will you see Bullet Train in theaters?
