The links between them, however, lead them to a mysterious operative (Taylor Kitsch) hell-bent on sparking a new world war in the Middle East.
His latest is gritty, visceral action flick American Assassin, adapted from Vince Flynn’s 2010 novel of the same name.
American Assassin hits UK cinemas 15 September.
Flynn’s book is part of an entire Mitch Rapp series, so, if American Assassin turns out as a success, there’s potential here a whole new Jack Reacher or Bourne-style franchise.