The Protégé

The Protégé is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, written by Richard Wenk, and starring Maggie Q, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, David Rintoul, Ori Pfeffer, Ray Fearon, Caroline Loncq, and Robert Patrick. The film is about Anna, who was rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody, and is now the world's most skilled contract killer. When Moody is brutally killed, she vows revenge for the man who taught her everything she knows. The film was released on August 20, 2021, by Lionsgate. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $8 million at the box office.