British martial artist Scott Adkins takes the lead role in the new action thriller “Take Cover,” which will be released in select theaters and on video-on-demand platforms on October 4. The film shows Adkins playing a hitman named Sam Lorde who must fight for his life after a job goes wrong.
In the movie, Lorde is a seasoned assassin who decides he wants to retire. However, his final job unexpectedly targets him instead. Now Lorde finds himself in a desperate struggle to survive with limited help. Movie trailers highlight intense action scenes that have fans excited to see Adkins’ stunt skills. Some compare the fighting style to classics from director John Woo known for stylized violence.
The film is directed by Nick McKinless in his directorial debut. He previously worked as a stunt performer. The screenplay was written by Joshua Todd James. Alice Eve from “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Bombshell” also stars. Other cast members include Jack Parr, Madalina Bellariu Ion, and Billy Clements.
Adkins’ career has seen more mainstream success recently. He played a memorable role in “John Wick: Chapter 4” that increased his profile. On social media, Adkins has expressed enthusiasm for “Take Cover” and praised early positive reviews. Descriptions calling it “edge-of-your-seat action” and comparing the fighting to John Woo’s work were quoted.
Adkins is also starring as the lead in “The Killer’s Game,” out now in theaters. In that film, his character faces off against Dave Bautista’s hitman. Bautista hires assassins to kill himself after a terminal diagnosis but must protect his ex-girlfriend from the same killers. The ensemble cast additionally includes Pom Klementieff, Terry Crews, and Ben Kingsley.
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As the October release of “Take Cover” nears, action fans have a pulse-pounding thriller to look forward to. The film promises to showcase Adkins’ martial arts skills and acting talent in an intense, close-range story that pushes boundaries.
