'The Bricklayer': Check out action thriller’s cast, plot and everything we know so far

The action thriller film 'The Bricklayer,' directed by Renny Harlin and featuring Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev, is set to release in the U.S. early next year through Vertical.

'The Bricklayer': Cast

Adapted from a novel by former FBI agent Paul Lindsay (using the pen name Noah Boyd), the film also stars Clifton Collins Jr., Tim Blake Nelson, and Ilfenesh Hadera.

'The Bricklayer': Plot

The plot revolves around a rogue insurgent who blackmails the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists to make it look like the agency's doing. As other countries turn against the U.S., the CIA calls upon Steve Vail (played by Eckhart), their most skilled and rebellious operative, who's now in retirement. Tasked with clearing the agency's name, he must confront his past while uncovering an international conspiracy.

'The Bricklayer': Production Team

Hanna Weg and Matt Johnson wrote the script, and the film was produced by Jeffrey Greenstein, Yariv Lerner, Jonathan Yunger, Heidi Jo Markel, and Robert Van Norden, with Avi Lerner, Boaz Davidson, Erik Lindsay, Tanner Mobley, and Les Weldon serving as executive producers. The deal was negotiated by Peter Jarowey and Tony Piantedosi on behalf of Vertical, and by Jeffrey Greenstein and J.J. Nugent on behalf of the production.

Vertical's current and upcoming releases include 'Cold Copy,' 'Jeanne Du Barry,' 'The Pod Generation,' 'She Came To Me,' 'Emily the Criminal,' 'To Catch a Killer,' and 'Maybe I Do,' featuring a range of notable actors and directors.

FAQs

What is the plot of 'The Bricklayer' film?
The film follows a rogue insurgent who blackmails the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and framing the agency, leading to the agency's effort to bring back their brilliant operative to clear their name.

Who are the key actors and production partners involved in 'The Bricklayer'?
The film features Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev as the lead actors. It was produced by Jeffrey Greenstein, Yariv Lerner, Jonathan Yunger, Heidi Jo Markel, and Robert Van Norden, with Renny Harlin directing. Vertical and Millennium Media are the production and distribution partners.