Because the announcement that Bruce Willis was stepping away from acting came about as a surprise, the filmmakers who had worked with him on his final films had no idea at the time they were a part of the veteran actor’s curtain call. It’s a bit surreal for director Jared Cohn, who worked with Willis on the new Redbox film Vendetta. Written and directed by Cohn, the film features Willis in one of his very last roles and is set to be released on May 17, 2022.
Vendetta is a revenge movie that follows a man seeking vengeance against the person who killed his daughter, and Willis plays the killer’s father. After filming was wrapped, it was announced that Willis had suddenly retired from acting following a diagnosis of aphasia, a disorder that affects speech and one’s ability to communicate. Cohn opened up on working with Willis in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, where he described how much of an honor it was to collaborate with the iconic actor.
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Cohn went on to share one of his favorite memories of working with Willis, which entailed the actor delivering his familiar smirk on-screen for one of the last times.
Vendetta Will Serve as One of Bruce Willis’ Final Films
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Bruce Willis plays the father of Theo Rossi’s character in Vendetta with the film also starring Clive Standen, Thomas Jane, and even Mike Tyson. Director Jared Cohn says that one of the highlights of the new film is the relationship between Willis and Rossi’s characters.
Vendetta will be released on May 17 in Redbox kiosks, digital platforms, and select theaters.
