The action packed film Hitman: Agent 47 released yesterday, has been well received in India. Fans have been raving about Rupert Friend’s brilliant performance; however, we can’t help but think about the late Paul Walker, who was initially cast to play the role of Agent 47.

The film is actually based on the Hitman video game series and its main character, a mysterious assassin known only as Agent 47. Rupert Friend was signed on due to the accidental death of Paul Walker in 2013. Reports state that the late actor was all set to start shooting for ‘Hitman: Agent 47’ straight after finishing Fast and Furious 7.

Hitman: Agent 47 is an American action thriller film directed by Aleksander Bach and written by Skip Woods and Michael Finch.