Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland tapped for 'The Mechanic'

Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma) and Donald Sutherland (Dirty Sexy Money) are set to join Jason Statham in the action pic The Mechanic, reports Variety. Foster’s character will be an apprentice of the hitman played by Statham. Sutherland will play Foster’s father. The film, directed by Simon West (Con Air) is expected to begin production soon in New Orleans.

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Scott
Thu 10/15/09 9:39 AM

Is this a remake of the Charles Bronson movie from the 70’s?

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harry
Thu 10/15/09 9:47 AM

is it?

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RPM
Thu 10/15/09 10:17 AM

Ughh, I love the original Mechanic, and would actually be in favor of a remake – but NOT with Statham. This is sucky news.

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Lucy
Thu 10/15/09 5:13 PM

I’ll watch Ben Foster in just about anything.

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