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Angelina Jolie is reteaming with her Mr. & Mrs. Smith director Doug Liman for a new spy thriller called The Initiative. She'll play a rogue operative who may or may not be trustworthy to her new recruit. The film is being compared to Training Day but set in the espionage world. Production is expected to begin in 2026 with Universal Pictures backing the project.

Key Points: Angelina Jolie Reunites With Doug Liman for Spy Thriller The Initiative

  • Jolie plays rogue spy Bright in Liman-directed thriller
  • Story follows new recruit questioning Bright's motives
  • Producers of Maleficent films attached to project
  • Liman coming off hits Roadhouse and The Instigators
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Angelina Jolie, Doug Liman reunite for spy thriller 'The Initiative'

Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman team up again for spy thriller The Initiative, nearly 20 years after Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

"Training Day set in the world of spycraft – The Hollywood Reporter"

Los Angeles, August 12

Nearly two decades after working together on the hit action film 'Mr and Mrs. Smith,' actors Angelina Jolie and director Doug Liman are teaming up again for a new spy thriller called 'The Initiative.'

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Universal Pictures is close to finalising the deal for the project, which will be directed by Liman and written by F. Scott Frazier. Jolie will play a rogue master spy named Bright, who operates outside the rules. The story follows a new agent, Charlie, who joins her team and soon finds himself unsure if Bright is trying to protect him or kill him as they take on dangerous missions to protect the world.

Producers Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, who previously worked with Jolie on the Maleficent films, will produce The Initiative. The film is described as "Training Day set in the world of spycraft" and is expected to begin production in early 2026.

Jolie, known for action hits like Salt and The Tourist, has recently worked on a range of films from the Marvel movie Eternals to the biopic Maria.

Liman, on the other hand, had a successful year in 2024 with the release of two major films: Roadhouse, which became one of the biggest hits ever on Amazon MGM, and The Instigators, available on Apple TV+. This marks another high-profile collaboration with Universal after having worked with the studio on multiple projects. He kicked off the iconic Bourne franchise in 2002 with The Bourne Identity, and most recently teamed up with Universal for the 2017 Tom Cruise-led thriller American Made.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Another Hollywood spy thriller? Yawn. Why can't they make original content anymore? Bollywood spy movies like War and Pathaan are much more entertaining with their masala mix!
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Aditya G
As an aspiring filmmaker, I'm excited to see Liman's work. His action sequences in Bourne Identity were revolutionary. Hope he brings some fresh techniques that Indian directors can learn from.
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Shreya B
Angelina at 49 playing a master spy? Love seeing older women in powerful action roles! We need more of this representation in Indian cinema too instead of just young heroines.
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Vikram M
"Training Day in spy world" sounds interesting but I hope they don't make it too dark. Indian audiences prefer some humor and romance mixed in with action. That's why Mission Impossible works so well here.
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Kavya N
Excited for this! Though I wish they'd cast some Indian actors in supporting roles. Hollywood needs to recognize our talent beyond just stereotypical roles.

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