The film stars Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson in a mix-up comedy in which a New York City screw-up is mistaken for the world’s deadliest assassin at an Airbnb rental apartment. It had previously been scheduled for theatrical release on August 12.
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Woody Harrelson is known for some major films in Hollywood, like his star-making turn in White Men Can’t Jump and subsequent hits like Zombieland and Natural Born Killers. What fans of the famous actor may not know is his father has an extremely checkered past, with participation in drug rings and charges for murder.
Here we break down everything to know about Woody’s father, Charles Harrelson, who was heavily involved in organized crime.
Charles Harrison: Hitman-For-HireBorn July 23, 1938 in Lovelady, Texas, Charles Harrison first worked as an encyclopedia salesman in California before turning toward living life in the fast lane, first as a professional gambler. Then, in 1960, he was convicted of armed robbery, and soon turned more to the dark side as a hitman-for-hire. Charles first murdered Alan Harry Berg. He was tried on May 28, 1968 but was ultimately acquitted on Sept. 22, 1970 by a jury in Arlington, Texas.
Related GalleryFollowing his acquittal, he was then hired for $2,000 (the equivalent of $15,000 in 2020) to kill Sam Degelia, who was a grain dealer and father-of-four in McAllen, Texas. Although the trail ended with a deadlocked jury, Charles was retried in 1973 and sentenced to 15 years in prison. In 1978, after serving five years, he was released on good behavior.
Charles’ Biggest CrimeAlthough Charles was released from prison for his “good behavior,” that didn’t last long, as he was then hired by Texas drug lord Jimmy Chagra for $250,000 to kill U.S. District Judge John H. Wood Jr., aka “Maximum John” who was named as such due to his long sentences for drug offenses. Before Chagra was set to be tried, Charles shot the judge in the small of his back with a single bullet on May 29, 1979 as he was
The film stars Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson in a mix-up comedy in which a New York City screw-up is mistaken for the world’s deadliest assassin at an Airbnb rental apartment. It had previously been scheduled for theatrical release on August 12.
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Sony Pictures’ action-comedy The Man from Toronto, starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, Deadline can confirm. The film previously scheduled for release in theaters on August 12 will now bow on the streamer in all territories apart from China later this year.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterKevin Hart and Woody Harrelson’s action comedy “The Man From Toronto” is headed to Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively.The Sony Pictures production originally dated for an August theatrical release has sold in a worldwide rights deal to the streamer, in all territories barring China. The transfer falls under the exclusive first-look deal Sony signed with Netflix last year, on the heels of its notable windowing agreement with the tech giant in 2021.The film revolves around a case of a mistaken identity after the world’s deadliest assassin, known as the “man from Toronto,” (Harrelson) and a stranger, played by Hart, run into each other at an Airbnb. Chaos soon follows as the assassin’s world comes crashing down on Hart.
Prince Charles and Camilla stepped in for the Queen during the traditional Royal Maundy service on Thursday morning.The royal couple travelled to Windsor Castle for the Royal Maundy service at St. George’s Chapel, following the news that the Queen, who turns 96 next week, would not be able to attend this weekend’s Easter service in Windsor.
Waterloo Road is back and with the show's return comes everyone's favourite bad boy Donte Charles, AKA Adam Thomas.Yep, Adam Thomas has been confirmed as part of Waterloo Road's return and we cannot wait.But what exactly has Adam been up to since Waterloo Road ended in 2015?Adam is an actor from Manchester, England. He is most well known for playing Adam Burton in Emmerdale and Donte Charles in Waterloo Road.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has dropped a hint over transfer plans for Harry Kane amid the long-standing interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. Either side of his Euro 2020 exploits last summer, the England captain was priced out of a move to the Etihad Stadium.
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A Tottenham Hotspur icon has given Manchester United the green light to move for Harry Kane in the summer.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are officially recipients of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicMusic fans were out in force on Hollywood Boulevard this morning for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Hollywood Walk of Fame star dedication ceremony. With a soundtrack provided by the USC marching band, and in front of hundreds of cheering spectators, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Fruiscante made the most of the photo opp, going so far as to lick the star once it was revealed.The band, which is releasing a new album on Friday — “Unlimited Love,” the Chilis’ 12th full-length release, via Warner Records — holds a deep personal connection with the famous boulevard.
Lauren Goodger has been photographed kissing and cuddling her on-off beau Charles Drury, confirming the pair are back on two months after their split. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren, 35, and Charles, 24, share their eight month old daughter Larose together and Lauren is also pregnant with the couple's second child.The couple couldn't keep their hands off one another as they went for a stroll with their baby daughter Larose in Essex on Tuesday. Lauren was seen smiling, kissing and cuddling with the electrician as they spent some quality family time together.
Manchester United linked pair Declan Rice and Harry Kane have moved to defend Harry Maguire after the £80million man was booed by England supporters at Wembley on Tuesday night. Before the win over Ivory Coast, the United captain was strangely jeered when his name was read out prior to kick-off.
Gregg Goldstein On the eve of the 11th annual Sun Valley Film Festival, Vision Award honorees Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler are both experiencing a bit of déjà vu.For three-time Oscar nominee Harrelson, it’s because he has just learned that his role in the reboot of his 1992 big-screen breakthrough, “White Men Can’t Jump,” will be played by rapper Jack Harlow.“I don’t know him, but it’s fine with me,” Harrelson says. “I’ll look him up now. I don’t see [myself] being in it, but I feel great about them doing a remake.
Oscars was a celebration of some of cinema's most beloved and indelible classics, and the show invited Wesley Snipes, Rosie Perez and Woody Harrelson to take the stage to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their film, .The trio dressed to the nines for the star-studded gala, and they were all smiles as they came together to reflect on their movie, which hit theaters March 27, 1992.«Oh my gosh, thank you so much! It's just hard to believe that it's been 30 years since ,» Perez said, overwhelmed with emotion.«You mean 30 years since I proved they could,» Harrelson quipped.«I don't know about that. You still look like a slow, geeky chump to me,» Snipes shot back.«I'm not slow. In fact, I'm in the best shape of my life. I am in the zone,» Harrelson suggested.«More like zoned out.
Red Hot Chili Peppers have today (March 24) shared a new song – listen to ‘Not The One’.Last month the band announced ‘Unlimited Love’ with lead single ‘Black Summer’. The follow-up to 2016’s ‘The Getaway’ is set to arrive April 1 via Warner Bros and will mark the band’s first album since the return of guitarist John Frusciante in 2019.‘Not The One’ is the third single from the band’s upcoming new album, following on from ‘Black Summer’ and ‘Poster Child.’The new track hears Flea play bass and piano.
Woody Harrelson is the epitome of a television actor making a successful transition to the big screen. The 60-year-old Texas native became a household name in the late 80s with his hilarious turn as the dim-witted, good-natured Woody on the sitcom Cheers before heading off for the movies. It wasn’t long before he was awarded with Oscar nominations for his work in 1997’s The People Vs. Larry Flynt, 2010’s The Messenger and 2018’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. While he may not have taken home the big prize, he certainly cemented himself as an A-list actor. More recently, he can be seen in Solo: A Stars Wars Story and the superhero flick Venom.