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Patrick Hughes(III)

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Patrick Hughes
The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Banderas).  Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem is Morgan Freeman as… well, you’ll have to see.
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Australian-born writer, producer and director Patrick Hughes continues to establish himself as one of Hollywood's most in-demand filmmakers by bringing compelling material to global audiences anchored by striking visuals and comedic storytelling.

Upcoming, Hughes will debut THE HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD, which he directed for Lionsgate, starring Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film follows the world's most lethal odd couple, bodyguard Michael Bryce (Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Jackson) on another life-threatening mission. The film will be released by Lionsgate on June 16, 2021. The feature is the follow up to the smash hit THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD, also starring Reynolds and Jackson, which was #1 at the box office for three consecutive weeks and grossed over $180 million worldwide.

Additionally, next year Sony will release Hughes' highly-anticipated feature THE MAN FROM TORONTO, which he directed, and features another all-star cast including Woody Harrelson, Kevin Hart and Kaley Cuoco. The film is centered on the world's deadliest assassin and New York's biggest screw-up being mistaken for one another at an Airbnb rental. It will debut on January 14, 2022.

Previously, Hughes served as the director of the most recent installment of 'The Expendables' franchise, THE EXPENDABLES 3 for which he was handpicked by Sylvester Stallone to helm. Starring Stallone, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film was released by Lionsgate on August 11, 2014.

In 2010, Hughes directed, wrote and produced the modern-western thriller RED HILL. The film, which marked Hughes' feature directorial debut, premiered to rave reviews at the Berlin Film Festival - where it was one of the hottest sales and the fasting-selling film at the festival that year - and went on to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

Hughes is known worldwide as a venerated commercial film director with notable spots for brands such as Xbox, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Vodafone and Toyota. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) Film & Television school, Hughes' has written and directed over twenty short films including the 2001 Tropfest winner The Lighter, and Signs; a romantic tale that quickly became an online sensation, garnering over 10 million hits and winning a Cannes Gold Lion in 2009.

He is based in Los Angeles and in Melbourne.
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    • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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Man From Toronto - 2020
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Hughes and Sylvester Stallone on set of The Expendables 3.
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Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Patrick Hughes in The Expendables 3 (2014)
The Expendables 3 Premiere August 15, 2014 (USA)
60th Berlin International Film Festival, 2010
Harrison Ford and Patrick Hughes in The Expendables 3 (2014)
Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone, and Patrick Hughes in The Expendables 3 (2014)
Dolph Lundgren, Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, Patrick Hughes, Wesley Snipes, Randy Couture and Jason Statham on set of The Expendables 3.
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Patrick Hughes, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Harrison Ford on set of The Expendables 3.
Patrick Hughes, 2012

Known for

Red Hill (2010)
Red Hill
6.3
  • Director
  • 2010
Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man from Toronto (2022)
The Man from Toronto
5.8
  • Director
  • 2022
Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
The Hitman's Bodyguard
6.9
  • Director
  • 2017
Nick Russell in Signs (2008)
Signs
8.0
Short
  • Director
  • 2008

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Director

  • The Raid
    • Director
    • Pre-production
  • Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man from Toronto (2022)
    The Man from Toronto
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ryan Reynolds in Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)
    Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
    • Director
    • 2021
  • The Hitman's Bodyguard: Alternate Scenes (2017)
    The Hitman's Bodyguard: Alternate Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2017
  • The Hitman's Bodyguard: Extended Scenes (2017)
    The Hitman's Bodyguard: Extended Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2017
  • The Hitman's Bodyguard: Deleted Scenes (2017)
    The Hitman's Bodyguard: Deleted Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2017
  • Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    The Hitman's Bodyguard
    • Director
    • 2017
  • The Expendables 3: Extended Cut Scenes (2014)
    The Expendables 3: Extended Cut Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2014
  • Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Kelsey Grammer, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Glen Powell, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, and Victor Ortiz in The Expendables 3 (2014)
    The Expendables 3
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Red Hill: Deleted Scenes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2011
  • Red Hill (2010)
    Red Hill
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Nick Russell in Signs (2008)
    Signs
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2008
  • The Lighter
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2001
  • The Director
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2000

Writer

  • The Raid
    • screenwriter
    • Pre-production
  • Red Hill: Deleted Scenes
    • writer
    • Video
    • 2011
  • Red Hill (2010)
    Red Hill
    • written by
    • 2010
  • Nick Russell in Signs (2008)
    Signs
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2008
  • The Lighter
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2001
  • The Director
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2000

Producer

  • Red Hill (2010)
    Red Hill
    • producer
    • 2010
  • The Lighter
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2001
  • The Director
    • co-producer
    • Short
    • 2000
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Red Hill

Personal details

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    • Urban Cinefile (Australia) - Red Hill interview [Andrew L. Urban] (2010)
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Parents
    • Tim Hughes
  • Other works
    2002: Director, writer and editor of the Tropfest trailer (Australia) with Joel Edgerton, Kimberley Davies and Damian Walshe-Howling.

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    Son of actor Tim Hughes.

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