A new trailer for Bullet Train has been released this morning on YouTube, which is rapidly rising to number 6 in the trend and it’s easy to see why: it includes bullets, samurai swords and Brad Pitt in a package reminiscent of classic action movies like Kill Bill.
Directed by David Leach, whose credits include Deadpool 2, the kinetic new trailer features Pete as he fights the bad guys on a Japanese train. It’s a simple but fun concept that goes back to Die Hard, while incorporating some high-energy action scenes.
Watch the trailer below:
Based on Kōtarō Isaka’s novel, originally titled Maria Beetle, the Bullet Train film adaptation was originally announced by Sony Pictures in June 2020. Its star cast includes Sandra Bullock, who replaces Lady Gaga after being forced to drop out after a schedule of conflicts , as well as Andrew Koji, Joey King and Benito’s “Bad Bunny” Ocasio.
The official synopsis reads:
An original film event, Bullet Train is a fun, delirious action thriller by Deadpool 2 director David Leach. Brad Pitt leads a group of eclectic, diverse assassins – all with related but conflicting goals – set against the backdrop of a constant journey through modern Japan.
Over the past decade, Leach has built strong action by co-directing with John Wick and Chad Stachelski before continuing to work on Atomic Blonde, Hobbs & Shaw and Deadpool 2. His latest project was the Bob Odenkirk Nobody action vehicle, which we call ” horrible and violent “, but also” evil funny and surprisingly touching “.
In an interview with Collider, King told Leach: “David Leach, man. What a man. I love this man! He is so smart, so kind, so gentle and so creatively smart. I can’t say enough good things about him. Working with him blew me away. I learned so much from being on set. “
In preparation for the trailer on Instagram, an ad for “Nippon Speed Line” was released, told by Pete.
Bullet Train is not part of a big franchise, so it takes time to gain momentum, but its success on YouTube suggests that interest is growing. It will be in theaters on July 15.
Kat Bailey is a senior news editor