THE TRANSPORTER – LEGACY: ACTION AND THRILLS IN PRIME TIME
“The Transporter – Legacy” is the fourth film in the famous saga starring the character of Frank Martin, but with a major change from the prequels, namely the passing of the torch from Jason Statham to Ed Skrein in the iconic role.
The suspense and almost neurotic action that characterize practically every scene remain the same. Once again, for fans of the genre, there is plenty of entertainment to be had. The film will air in prime time on Monday, May 6th on Italia Uno: here are all the details to know.
THE TRANSPORTER – LEGACY: BRIEF PLOT AND CAST
Ex-mercenary Frank Martin now earns a living as a somewhat unique driver on the Cote d’Azur: he transports hot packages from one place to another for criminals. At a certain point in his life, Anna enters, a woman seeking revenge. Unfortunately, her plans end up getting Frank into trouble, and getting out won’t be easy.
Among the cast, in addition to Ed Skrein, are also Ray Stevenson, Lenn Kudrjawizki, Loan Chabanol, Radivoje Bukvic, Robbie Nock, Anatole Taubman, and Gabriella Wright.
THE MAIN CURIOSITIES ABOUT THE FILM
“The Transporter – Legacy” is a French action/thriller film from 2015 directed by Camille Delamarre. Here are some facts to know about it:
– It was released in theaters on September 24, 2015
– The screenplay was written by Luc Besson, Bill Collage, Adam Cooper, and Robert Mark Kamen
– In the Italian box office, the film was successful, bringing in around €460,000
– As mentioned, it is the fourth installment of a successful franchise created by Luc Besson. The prequels are “The Transporter” (2002), “Transporter: Extreme” (2005), and “Transporter 3” (2008), with Jason Statham as the protagonist
– British actor Ray Stevenson, known in Italy mainly for his role in the TV series “Rome,” passed away last year while on set in Ischia. Born in 1964, he was only 59 years old
– The original title is “The Transporter Refueled”
– The film had a budget of approximately €22 million
– The filming took place between France and the USA. Some of the main locations are Paris, Saint-Tropez, Nice, and Los Angeles
– Actor Ed Skrein is famous in Italy for his role as Daario Naharis in the third season of “Game of Thrones.”