Watch Nathalie Emmanuel in the New Action-Packed Trailer for John Woo’s ‘The Killer’

Action auteur John Woo, revered for films like “Face/Off” and “Hard Boiled,” returns with a radical reimagining of his own 1989 Hong Kong classic, “The Killer.” This new iteration, set against the backdrop of Paris, promises a thrilling blend of Woo’s signature operatic action and contemporary storytelling.

The recently released trailer showcases Nathalie Emmanuel (“The Fast Saga,” “Game of Thrones”) as Zee, a notorious assassin known as the “Queen of the Dead.” When Zee defies her shadowy handler (Sam Worthington) and refuses a hit on a young woman, her world explodes. Alliances crumble, a tenacious detective (Omar Sy) sets his sights on her, and Zee is plunged into a web of criminal conspiracy that forces her to confront her past.

The film boasts a stellar international cast, including acclaimed French actors Eric Cantona, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Tchéky Karyo. Woo is joined by a powerhouse production team, featuring Oscar-winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland (“L.A.Confidential”) and the writing duo behind “10 Cloverfield Lane.”

Adapted from Woo’s 1989 film, “The Killer” marks the director’s reunion with the genre that cemented his legendary status. The film is produced by Academy Award winner Charles Roven (“Oppenheimer,” “American Hustle”) and is slated to premiere exclusively on Peacock on August 23rd.