Dylan O'Brien is a hot commodity these days. Known for his Stiles Stilinski role in the long-running hit MTV series Teen Wolf and the string of Maze Runner movies, the actor is going for a more lethal role this time, that of an professional killer in the upcoming movie "American Assassin."
From what can be seen in the recently released first pics of the "American Assassin" movie, the more mature role does suit Dylan O'Brien. He looks lethal, the type of person one just instinctively know not to mess around with. But he is not just the usual tough guy though, Dylan looks sizzling hot, almost unexpectedly too hot for one engaged in a career as a cold-blooded killer.
The "American Assassin" is an upcoming action thriller film directed by Michael Cuesta. Based on a novel by Vince Flynn which was released back in 2010, the movie also has Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Taylor Kitsch Nega and Dylan O'Brien in the "American Assassin" cast.
Dylan O'Brien will play the lead role of Mitch Rapp, a CIA black ops recruit, in "American Assassin." Devastated by the death of her girlfriend due to a terrorist attack, Rapp decides to enter the agency. There he will meet his mentor Stan Hurley to be played by actor Michael Keaton.
The upcoming "American Assassin" will cover the prequel to the rest of the series of novels, reports Cinema Blend. As such, fans may expect more Dylan O'Brien starrers in the future, depending on the success of the upcoming movie.
Now the question everyone's asking is when is "American Assassin" coming out? For now there is no announced official "American Assassin" release date but insiders speculate that it could be coming out by 2018. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for additional news and updates.