The film was originally set to be directed by Park Chan-wook with Samuel L. Jackson in mind to star, and later by John Hillcoat with Christian Bale in negotiations to star.
The film was originally set to be directed by Park Chan-wook with Laurence Fishburne in mind to star, and later by John Hillcoat with Christian Bale. The production was picked up by Park Chan-wook, with Samuel L. Jackson in mind to star.