Gareth Evans’ highly anticipated thriller, Havoc, is finally set to premiere on Netflix this spring. The film is ready to be unleashed four years after its announcement and following reshoots and delays.
Netflix has released a pulse-pounding trailer for Havoc, showcasing Evans’ signature style of directing brutal and intricate action sequences. Fans of The Raid, widely regarded as a modern action masterpiece, will undoubtedly recognize Evans’s mastery of the genre.
Tom Hardy (Venom) stars as Walker, a detective whose past has earned him many enemies. Walker finds himself caught in a crossfire when a drug deal goes awry. He is forced to confront dangerous factions and fight through a city on the brink of chaos. At the same time, attempting to rescue a corrupt politician’s estranged son.
Havoc boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Michelle Waterson, Sunny Pang, Jim Caesar, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Yeo Yann Yann, Timothy Olyphant, and Forest Whitaker. Evans wrote and directed the film and served as its action editor and producer.
Walker (Tom Hardy) is a bruised detective fighting through the criminal underworld threatening to engulf his entire city. In the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong, Walker finds himself with several factions on his tail. A vengeful crime syndicate, a crooked politician, and his fellow cops are on his tail. When attempting to rescue the politician’s estranged son, he is forced to confront the demons of his past.
Havoc promises to be a relentless and gritty thriller, showcasing Hardy’s intense physicality and Evans’ unparalleled talent for crafting breathtaking action sequences. The film’s exploration of corruption and redemption and its star-studded cast make it a highly anticipated addition to Netflix’s spring lineup. Prepare for a bone-crunching thrill ride when Havoc arrives.
