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Based On Novel Or Book | Terrorist
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Budget 33,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 67,200,000 USD
Michael Keaton was initially apprehensive about playing Stan Hurley, who is portrayed as a somewhat crazy, former CIA operative. Keaton did not like the idea originally, due to Keaton's well known liberal views; however, after reading Vince Flynn's novel "American Assassin," Keaton felt like he could connect with and channel the character of Hurley.
The lead role was offered to Chris Hemsworth, but he passed on the role due to scheduling issues. Then, it was rumored that the producers invited Gustavo Goulart to perform the lead role (Mitch Rapp), but this rumor was never confirmed.
Dylan O'Brien won the part of Mitch Rapp, beating more established older actors. Being in his mid 20s, the hope is that the actor grows as the envisioned movie franchise progresses. Also, since this movie is based on a prequel novel, it provides the opportunity to start at the beginning of Rapp's career.
"American Assassin" is one of fifteen novels by Vince Flynn set in the world of counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp. Every book has been a New York Times best-seller, with the three most recent entries being number one New York Times best-sellers. The series has sold nearly 20 million copies as of October 2015.
Actor David Suchet has played both sides of the cinematic espionage genre. In this movie, he plays CIA Director Stansfield, whose objective is to stop terrorists from producing and using nuclear weapons; however, in "Executive Decision" (1996), he played the lead terrorist who hijacks a commercial American airliner and attempts to detonate highly-explosive nerve gas over the east coat of the United States.
"Stan Hurley: Patriotism exists because people like you and people like me need a higher cause. Something bigger than us."
"Ghost: [mockingly] Didn't Hurley teach you anything, little brother? To "NEVER make it personal." Mitch Rapp: [twists the blade back at him] [beat] Mitch Rapp: This isn't personal [rams the knife deep into Ronnie's throat]"
