The Bricklayer is a 2024 American action thriller film directed by Renny Harlin and written by Hanna Weg and Matt Johnson, based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Paul Lindsay under his pen name Noah Boyd, and starring Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Tim Blake Nelson, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Clifton Collins Jr..
An ex-CIA agent is reactivated when an extortionist targets the agency.
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Writers
- Noah Boyd
- Matt Johnson
- Marc Moss
- Stars
- Aaron Eckhart
- Nina Dobrev
- Clifton Collins Jr.
The film was released on January 5, 2024 in the United States by Vertical Entertainment.
Storyline
Steve Vail, a seasoned ex-CIA operative, is drawn back into the shadows to confront a formidable extortionist threatening the agency’s very existence. Vail’s expertise and cunning are put to the test as he unravels a complex web of intrigue, navigating through hidden agendas and treacherous alliances. As the stakes escalate, Vail must rely on his instincts and training to outwit his adversaries, uncover their true motives, and protect the secrets that could compromise national security. With time running out and the fate of the agency hanging in the balance, Vail embarks on a perilous mission to neutralize the extortionist and restore order
