Michael Jai White has landed the lead role in the upcoming action thriller, tentatively titled Hostile Takeover, as filming commences at a facility in Saskatchewan operated by the Los Angeles-based pop-up virtual production company, Volume Global. Renowned action stunt director Markos Rounthwaite, known for his work on films like The Bourne Ultimatum and Casino Royale, is at the helm of this independent project.
In Hostile Takeover, White portrays Pete, a dedicated hitman based in New York City who finds himself targeted by a group of assassins. The conflict arises when the leader of a local crime syndicate suspects Pete of disloyalty due to his participation in Workaholics Anonymous meetings. Aimee Stolte joins the cast as Mora, Pete's on-again/off-again girlfriend, with further casting details yet to be revealed.
