THE PROTÉGÉ

A legendary assassin mentors a next-generation killer
The film follows Anna, a highly skilled contract killer who was rescued and trained by the infamous assassin Moody after being found as a child.

Maggie Q leads the action
Maggie Q plays Anna, a calm, highly disciplined assassin who becomes driven by revenge after her mentor is murdered.

Samuel L. Jackson as the mentor figure
Samuel L. Jackson plays Moody, the man who raised Anna and taught her everything she knows about survival and trust.

A revenge story hidden inside a global conspiracy
What begins as a personal revenge mission expands into a larger criminal conspiracy involving dangerous enemies from Anna’s past.

Directed by Martin Campbell
The film is directed by Martin Campbell, known for rebooting action franchises like Casino Royale and GoldenEye.