by Joel Harrison
27. November 2011 10:10
Clive Owen’s career continues to develop at a breakneck pace. After finishing Trust and Intruders, the actor can now be seen, alongside Robert de Niro, Jason Statham and Dominic Purcell, in Killer Elite.
The film, directed by Gary McKendry, tells the story (based on a true one), of former special ops agents forced to defend themselves against a secret military society leader.
Owen’s role was probably the most challenging one. In order to play the character of Spike, he had to alter his appearance significantly. This, apart from growing a moustache, included wearing a coloured contact lenses that made one of his eyes look damaged (due to an accident related to the violent nature of his profession).
So far, the film has received mixed reviews, but several critics highlighted the power of Owen’s performance. The actor has already started several new projects and is going to appear as Ernest Hemingway, playing opposite Nicole Kidman and Robert Duvall.
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