Another wonderful assignment from my instructors. I was tasked with creating a pitch deck for the hit movie "Bullet Train." The goal was to present the information as if the movie had yet to be made, and I was looking to secure funds for its creation.
3. Four Assassins,
a Japanese Crime Boss,
a briefcase filled with money,
a passenger with plans of her own
and a poisonous snake lead to a high-speed hunt
for a reformed hitman on an action-packed bullet
train ride through Japan.
Logline
5. Brad Pitt
Hollywood royalty and megastar Brad Pitt
plays "Ladybug," a reformed assassin
trying to make a living a little less
violently.
Pitt, a Hollywood legend, Oscar, Golden
Globe, and Emmy winner, has produced and
starred in a slew of box-office hits,
including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,
Fight Club, Interview with a Vampire,
World War Z, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. His
star power, ability to play a wide range
of roles, and history of making incredible
action and comedy films make him the
perfect fit for "Lady Bug," the reformed
assassin trying to turn over a new leaf on
the job.
6. Joey King
Rising star Joey King plays
"Prince," the vindictive daughter
of the "White Death," head of the
Yakuza Japanese Syndicate. She
has appeared in box office hits
"The Dark Knight Rises" and
"White House Down." Having made
her mark as "Ramona," the
mischievous child in the film
"Ramona and Beezus," Joey has the
talent and looks to take the role
of Prince to the next level.
7. Aaron Taylor Johnson
Rising star Aaron Taylor-
Johnson is slated to play
"Tangerine," part of a
duo of accomplished
assassins known as “The
Twins”. No stranger to
big box office movies,
Aaron has had roles in
several box office hits,
such as Avengers: Age of
Ultron, Captain America:
The Winter Soldier, and
Godzilla. Born in the
United Kingdom, Aaron
brings his British swag
and naughty boy style to
the film.
8. Brian Tyree Henry
Emmy and Tony nominee, star of
stage, screen, and television
Brian Tyree Henry plays" Lemon,"
the other half of a dynamic
assassin duo whose only task is
to deliver a briefcase and the
White Death's son at the final
stop on the train. Brian stars in
the Golden Globe-nominated hit
show "Atlanta" on FX and has
appeared in blockbuster films
such as Spider-Man: Into the
Spider-Verse and Eternals.
9. Bad Bunny
International reggaeton
superstar turned actor
Bad Bunny joins the cast
as "The Wolf," the top
assassin of a powerful
Mexican drug cartel that
seeks revenge after a
fellow assassin poisoned
and murdered his wife and
wedding guests on his
wedding day. The Puerto
Rican native has had
numerous #1 hits on the
Billboard charts and over
8 billion streams on
Spotify.
10. Sandra Bullock
Oscar-winning actress and Hollywood
megastar Sandra Bullock, also known as
"America's Sweetheart," rounds out the
cast as "Maria." Ladybug's handler and
confidant.
Bullock, a Hollywood legend, has starred
in numerous box-office hits, including"
Speed," "The Blind Side," "Gravity," and
more recently "The Lost City," which
featured her co-star, Brad Pitt. Her track
record of hits, magnetic personality, box
office draw, and fan base make her the
perfect voice on the phone for Lady Bug on
his newfound path of peace and ease.
11. Director –
David Leitch
Blockbuster Director, Producer,
Writer, Stunt Coordinator, and all-
around Hollywood savant David started
his career as a stunt double for Brad
Pitt in "Fight Club" and Matt Damon
in "Bourne Ultimatum."
Since then, he has directed some of
the biggest action-packed Hollywood
films, such as "John Wick," "Deadpool
2", and "Fast & Furious: Hobbs &
Shaw." David's history of knowing
what an audience wants, along with
his string of hits, expertise, and
relationship with Brad Pitt, will
undoubtedly make this a powerhouse
film to remember.
12. Producer –
Antoine Fuqua
Legendary Producer and Director
extraordinaire Antoine Fuqua has become the
go-to guy for hits featuring Hollywood
heavyweights. Having directed and produced
Oscar-winning stars such as Denzel Washington
in the hit movie "Training Day," "The
Magnificent Seven" featuring Denzel
Washington, Ethan Hawke, and Chris Pratt,
star of "Guardians of the Galaxy" and
"Jurassic Park”. He has recently inked deals
with Amazon Studios, Hulu, and Fox to create
dynamic content with Hollywood stars, such as
Jeremy Renner, Will Smith, and many other
Hollywood heavyweights. Mr. Fuqua developed
this story and is integral to bringing it to
life.
13. Writer –
Kotaro Isaka
Best-selling Japanese crime
writer Kotaro Isaka is the
original author of this story.
Kotaro developed a passion for
writing after reading Agatha
Christie's novels as a child;
since then, his books have been
adapted into several Japanese
movies. "Bullet Train,"
originally titled "Maria
Beetle," is one of forty novels
written by Kotaro.
14. Screenwriter –
Zak Olkewicz
Zak originally wanted to be a video game
designer but started a script coverage
department for a tracking board website.
Having developed an eye for excellent
scripts, many of which got signed from
the website he worked for, Zak started
writing scripts himself. Since then,
he's worked on several movies. His
attraction to this project is centered
around the mediation and existential
elements of the story. With Kotaro and
the director's input, they have written
a fantastic action-packed, well-
balanced, and fun script.
15. John Wick
Much like the hit franchise
“John Wick”, our lead character
"Ladybug" finds himself being
hunted by the other assassins on
the train. However, unlike the
John Wick character, the odds
are stacked against him as he
has decided not to use a weapon
but to attempt to talk things
out with his pursuers.
Differentiating Factor
16. SNATCH
Similar to the hit movie
“SNATCH” featuring our star
Brad Pitt, there are several
unique dicey characters,
nail-biting scenarios, and
humorous twists that will
keep the audience engaged and
intrigued.
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