The Gray Man (novel)
The Gray Man is the debut novel by Mark Greaney, first published in 2009 by Jove Books. It is also the first novel to feature the Gray Man, freelance assassin and former CIA operative Court Gentry.
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| Author | Mark Greaney |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Gray Man |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Jove Books |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 464 |
| ISBN | 978-0-425-27638-9 |
| 813'6/dc23 | |
| LC Class | PS3607.R4285G73 2014 |
| Followed by | On Target |
The novel follows Gentry on a mission across Europe to rescue his handler, Sir Donald Fitzroy, and his family in Normandy, France from Lloyd, a member of a massive French corporation who wants Gentry terminated in order to shepherd a billion dollar deal for oil interests in Nigeria, where its president in turn wants Gentry dead for the assassination of his brother.
Film adaptation
There have been several attempts to turn the novel into a film, initially with Christopher McQuarrie attached to direct in 2016.[1] After that version fell through, the project laid dormant until July 2020, when Netflix announced their plans to adapt it. Joe and Anthony Russo are set to direct, with Joe Russo also writing the screenplay, with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely performing a re-write. Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling are attached to star, with filming scheduled to commence in early 2021.[2]
References
- "Edge of Tomorrow 2 Scores New Scribes". DarkHorizons.com. 2020-04-08.
- Mike Fleming Jr (July 17, 2020). "Netflix Commits Largest Budget So Far For 'The Gray Man;' Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans Star, AGBO'S Joe & Anthony Russo Direct Mano A Mano Espionage Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 17, 2020.