Ian McShanehas his sights set on a new target in the trailer forIFC Films’American Star. Transferring the wealth of knowledge he’s gained from playing the owner of the assassins’ hotel in theJohn Wickfranchise, McShane is now picking up the big guns himself. With the backdrop of the gorgeous island scenery of Fuerteventura, McShane’s gun-toting killer has come to paradise on business. Directed byGonzalo López-Gallego(The Hollow Point), the action flick also starsThomas Kretschmann(Resident Evil: Apocalypse),Nora Arnezeder(Safe House),Adam Nagaitis(The Man with the Iron Heart),Fanny Ardant(Elizabeth), andOscar Coleman(Bridgerton).
Transporting audiences to thecalm and serene beachesof Fuerteventura, the assassin’s (McShane) trip there is anything but, as he’s been assigned the final mission of his career. Although he tries to keep a low profile while on the job, it’s a hard thing to do as any newcomer attracts the intrigued eyes of the island’s small number of residents. While collecting information on his target, the killer decides to learn more about the island and the people who call it home. He is particularly drawn to a shipwrecked vessel called the American Star. Though he tries to fly under the radar, he can’t help himself from getting to know the island’s people and involving himself in a deeper connection than someone in his line of work should. With his job on the line,the assassinwill need to decide between his own emotions and that of the mission he was sent on.
American Starmarks a reunion between the project’s director and star as López-Gallego and McShane have previously teamed up on the 2016 Western feature,The Hollow Point, a film that also featured performances fromPatrick WilsonandJohn Leguizamo. Likewise, supporting man Kretschmann also has prior experience with the filmmaker on the2013 horror flick,Open Grave.
Ian McShane’s Career Is Action-Packed
With a penchant for dramatic storytelling, McShane has found his niche in the action drama world, havingheld down roles in such titles asDeadwood,American Gods, and, of course, theJohn Wickfranchise. His character from the latter, Winston Scott, became such a fan favorite that Lionsgate moved forward withThe Continental, a Peacock prequel series that shone a light on the younger days of the hotel owner’s life. McShane willreprise his role as the no-nonsense character in theJohn Wickspin-off film,Ballerina, and is set to return to theKung Fu Pandauniverse in the franchise’s upcoming fourth installment.
Check out the trailer forAmerican Starbelow and see it in theaters on January 26. Stay tuned to Collider for updates.
