The Protege, also originally titled The Asset, is a movie that came out in 2021. It’s a contract killer thriller directed by Martin Campbell with Michael Keaton, Maggie Q, and Samuel L. Jackson in the lead roles. In this piece we’re going to talk about where the movie was filmed and also share some fun facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
Filming for The Protege included several exciting locations:
- Bucharest in Romania – A city full of history and charm.
- Da Nang in Vietnam – Known for its sandy beaches and rich history.
- Sofia in Bulgaria – The capital city with a mix of old and new.
- Romania – A country in Eastern Europe known for its stunning landscapes.
- Treehouse Digital in Bournemouth, United Kingdom – A leading name in digital production.
Unfortunately, the exact dates of filming are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Keaton | Rembrandt |
| Maggie Q | Anna |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Moody |
| David Rintoul | Edward Hayes |
| Patrick Malahide | Vohl |
| Ray Fearon | Duquet |
| Ori Pfeffer | Athens |
| Robert Patrick | Billy Boy |
| Florin Piersic Jr. | Ram |
| Tudor Chirila | Petru |
| Velizar Binev | Don Preda |
| George Pistereanu | Vali |
| Eva Nguyen Thorsen | Young Anna |
| Tanja Keller | Anna’s Mother |
| Sara Maria Groseanu | Anna’s Sister 1 |
| Alina Wang | Anna’s Sister 2 |
| Taj Atwal | Seema |
| Caroline Loncq | Claudia |
| Gamba Cole | Benny |
| Phong Giang | Chu |
| Dimitar Nikolov | Lucas Hayes |
| Aida Economu | Anna’s Friend 1 |
| Madalina Anea | Anna’s Friend 2 |
| David Sterne | Doctor |
| Jack Derges | Randy |
| Stefan Ivanov | Doll |
| Lili Rich | Doll’s Friend |
| Kent Sherwood | Tough Biker |
| Ekaterina Baker | Technician Lotta |
| Temirkhan Tursungaliyev | Border Guard |
| Cosmin Dominte | Anton |
| Carmen Palcu | Shop Clerk |
| Kiante Elam | Hitman |
| Duk Minh Than | Da Nang Taxi Driver |
| Don Michael Paul | Steverino |
| Chunsheng He | Fisherman 1 |
| Tiechen Zhang | Fisherman 2 |
| Miylin Georgieva Noveva | Nun Bringing the Papers |
| Hai Anh Kong Vu | Boy Playing the Flute |
| Marc Jenner | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Dorin Zaharia | (uncredited) |
| Florin Zhang | Bodyguard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The original title of the movie was “The Asset”.
- The movie is rated R and has a run time of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
- The genre of the movie is action thriller.
- The movie was released on August 20, 2021.
- The plot revolves around a contract killer named Anna who seeks revenge for her mentor Moody’s murder.
- Anna is played by Maggie Q, while Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson play Rembrandt and Moody respectively.
- The movie has received a win and a nomination for awards.
- It has been reviewed by 387 users and 100 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bucharest, Romania
- Latitude: 44.4267674
- Longitude: 26.1025384
- Place ID: ChIJT608vzr5sUARKKacfOMyBqw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bucharest, Romania
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Location Name: Da Nang, Vietnam
- Latitude: 16.0544068
- Longitude: 108.2021667
- Place ID: ChIJEyolkscZQjERh2RDRKDjFPw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Timezone: Asia/Saigon
- Location Name: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Latitude: 42.6977082
- Longitude: 23.3218675
- Place ID: ChIJ9Xsxy4KGqkARYF6_aRKgAAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Location Name: Romania
- Latitude: 45.943161
- Longitude: 24.96676
- Place ID: ChIJw3aJlSb_sUARlLEEqJJP74Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Romania
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Location Name: Treehouse Digital, 635-637 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4AP, United Kingdom
- Latitude: 50.7269735
- Longitude: -1.8373992
- Place ID: ChIJfw1DqWqfc0gRqGjv7h8BMIU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 635-637 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4AP, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
