From the innovative mind of director Matthew Vaughn, known for the Kingsman franchise and Kick-Ass, comes Argylle, a new fantasy spy thriller that promises to take audiences on a reality-bending journey around the globe. This highly anticipated film, featuring a star-studded cast, is set to redefine the spy genre with its unique blend of espionage and fantasy.
Mystery, Intrigue, Literature
Argylle centers around Elly Conway, portrayed by Bryce Dallas Howard of the Jurassic World franchise. Elly, a reclusive author famous for her espionage novels, finds her peaceful life turned upside down. The stories she pens about the fictional spy Argylle start mirroring real-life covert operations of a global spy syndicate. This uncanny resemblance thrusts Elly into a world of danger and espionage, far from her quiet evenings at home.
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The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Oscar® winner Sam Rockwell as Aidan, a spy who finds himself reluctantly paired with Elly and her cat, Alfie. The cast also features Henry Cavill (The Witcher), John Cena (Fast X), Oscar® winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), pop sensation Dua Lipa (Barbie), Emmy winner Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), comedy legend Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek), Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service), and the iconic Samuel L. Jackson.
A Unique Blend of Genres
Argylle is directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, with a screenplay by Jason Fuchs, known for his work on Wonder Woman. The film is produced by Vaughn, Adam Bohling, Fuchs, and David Reid, all of whom have been part of the successful Kingsman franchise. The executive producers include Adam Fishbach, Zygi Kamasa, Carlos Peres, and Claudia Vaughn.
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What sets Argylle apart is its unique blend of fantasy and spy thriller elements. The film promises a fresh take on the spy genre, combining Vaughn’s signature style with a plot that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. The presence of Alfie, played by supermodel Claudia Schiffer’s real-life cat, Chip, adds an intriguing twist to the narrative.
Apple Original Films, in association with MARV and Cloudy Productions, presents Argylle. The film will be distributed in partnership with Universal Pictures, marking it as a significant release in the fantasy spy thriller genre.
Argylle releases in theaters on February 2, 2024!
About Argylle
Release Date: February 2, 2024
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Screenplay by: Jason Fuchs
Producers: Matthew Vaughn, Adam Bohling, Jason Fuchs, David Reid
Executive Producers: Adam Fishbach, Zygi Kamasa, Carols Peres, Claudia Vaughn
Genre: Fantasy Spy Thriller
Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Bryan Cranston, Sofia Boutella, with Ariana DeBose and Catherine O’Hara and Samuel L. Jackson
Synopsis
The greater the spy, the bigger the lie.
From the twisted mind of Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise, Kick-Ass) comes Argylle, a razor-witted, reality-bending, globe-encircling spy thriller.
Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World franchise) is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly’s fictional books—which center on secret agent Argylle and his mission to unravel a global spy syndicate—begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past.
Are you ready to dive into the twisted world of Argylle? How will Elly navigate the dangerous overlap between her fictional creations and real-world espionage? What surprises do Matthew Vaughn and the star-studded cast have in store for us in this unique spy thriller? Let us know what you think on Discord!
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