Agent Game

Not to be confused with Agent (video game).

Agent Game is a 2022 American spy action-thriller film directed by Grant S. Johnson and written by Mike Langer and producer Tyler W. Konney. It stars Dermot Mulroney, Adan Canto (in his final film role), Katie Cassidy, Annie Ilonzeh, Rhys Coiro, Barkhad Abdi, Jason Isaacs, and Mel Gibson. Filming took place in Augusta, Georgia, from March to April 2021.

Agent Game
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Grant S. Johnson
Written by	Mike Langer Tyler W. Konney
Produced by	Tyler W. Konney
Starring	Dermot Mulroney Adan Canto Katie Cassidy Annie Ilonzeh Rhys Coiro Barkhad Abdi Jason Isaacs Mel Gibson
Cinematography	David Kruta
Edited by	Charlie Porter
Music by	Kiley Norton
Production companies	Taylor & Dodge Project Infinity
Distributed by	Saban Films
Release date	April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The film was released in the United States on April 8, 2022, by Saban Films. It was panned by critics.

Plot

CIA officer Harris is involved in missions to detain and relocate foreign nationals for interrogation. When Harris' superior is murdered, he finds himself the scapegoat for the killing of a detainee and must run from a team of operatives sent to bring him in, led by a ruthless double agent.

Cast

• Dermot Mulroney as Harris, a CIA officer
• Adan Canto as Kavinsky, an operative
• Katie Cassidy as Miller, an operative
• Annie Ilonzeh as Visser, an agent
• Rhys Coiro as Reese, an operative
• Barkhad Abdi as Omar, a detainee
• Jason Isaacs as Bill, Harris' superior
• Mel Gibson as Olsen, a high-ranking official in the CIA
• Matt Riedy as Deputy Director, a CIA deputy director

Production

Development

 

 

Filming took place around the Augusta University Building (top) and the Sibley Mill (bottom).

The independent film Agent Game was announced on March 5, 2021, when it was reported that Mel Gibson, Dermot Mulroney, Katherine McNamara, Rhys Coiro, and Annie Ilonzeh had been cast in the project from director Grant S. Johnson and writers Mike Langer and Tyler W. Konney.^[1] Soon after, Katie Cassidy, Jason Isaacs, Barkhad Abdi, and Adan Canto joined the cast.^[2][3]

Filming

Principal photography for the film began in Augusta, Georgia, on March 29, 2021, and concluded the following month on April 23.^[4] Filming locations included the Augusta University Building on 699 Broad Street, Thomson-McDuffie Regional Airport, and a warehouse on Evans to Locks Road used to replicate a European airplane hangar, where a shootout scene and multiple explosions were shot.^[5][6][7] The Sibley Mill on the Augusta Canal was also used to create the "secret spy detention center" in the film.^[7] Due to the presence of gunfire, a letter was sent to local residents before the production shot a scene in which Gibson fires a prop gun multiple times towards a moving vehicle.^[6][8][9]

In shooting the film in Georgia, production manager Mark Crump said he spoke with line producer Warren Ostergard to take the project to the state.^[7] Konney, who also co-produced the film, said that the production would help the local economy, with the Film Augusta designee, Jennifer Bowen, estimating its economic impact to be in the region of $1 million.^[7] In a separate interview, Konney also mentioned that the project was able to hire local people from Augusta for every department in the film, allowing the production crew to accomplish their "big ambitions".^[10]

Release

The film was released online and in select theaters in the United States on April 8, 2022, by Saban Films.^[11]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 21% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.0/10.^[12]

References

1. N'Duka, Amanda (March 5, 2021). "Mel Gibson, Dermot Mulroney, Katherine McNamara, Rhys Coiro & Annie Ilonzeh Join Agent Game Spy Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
2. N'Duka, Amanda (March 25, 2021). "Katie Cassidy Joins Mel Gibson & Dermot Mulroney In Agent Game". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
3. N'Duka, Amanda (April 23, 2021). "Jason Isaacs, Barkhad Abdi & Adan Canto Board Indie Spy Thriller Agent Game". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
4. "Out There... Somewhere: Agent Game movie making really takes off". WJBF. April 23, 2021. from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
5. "Film crews do more work in Augusta for Mel Gibson movie". WRDW-TV. April 15, 2021. from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
6. Papp, Jozsef (March 29, 2021). "Mel Gibson in downtown Augusta to make spy thriller". The Augusta Chronicle. from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
7. Hotchkiss, Joe (April 23, 2021). . The Augusta Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
8. McCranie, Will (March 29, 2021). "Watch Now: Mel Gibson filming in downtown Augusta". The Augusta Chronicle. from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
9. Klinger, Mary (March 31, 2021). "Caught on Camera: Filming brings Mel Gibson to Augusta". WFXG. from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
10. Jefferson, Deirnesa (April 22, 2021). "Filming for spy thriller Agent Game continues in Augusta". WJBF. from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
11. Coley, Samantha (March 7, 2022). "Exclusive: Agent Game Trailer Teases an Action Packed Spy Thriller With Mel Gibson and Dermot Mulroney". Collider. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
12. "Agent Game". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 8, 2024.

External links

• Agent Game at IMDb