According to Variety, The Purge star Frank Grillo has been tapped to join the star-studded cast of Lionsgate’s forthcoming action comedy sequel titled The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard will again be directed by Patrick Hughes with Tom O’Connor to serve as the film’s scriptwriter.
Grillo’s film credits include: Zero Dark Thirty, The Purge: Anarchy, The Purge: Election Year, Captain America: Civil War, and Reprisal.
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is expected to begin its production next year in March.