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đŸŽ„London Calling (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & What to Expect from the High-Octane Hitman Action-Comedy

  • Writer: Boxofficehype
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  • Jul 9
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London Calling (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & What to Expect from the High-Octane Hitman Action-Comedy

London Calling (2025) – Hitmen, Hijinks, and Heart in This Action-Comedy Mashup


When a hit goes sideways and a hitman becomes a babysitter, expect bullets, banter, and a coming-of-age journey like no other. London Calling, the upcoming action-comedy directed by Allan Ungar, blasts into theaters September 19, 2025, with a chaotic cocktail of crime, comedy, and unexpected bonding.


🎬 What’s the Buzz?


Premiered as part of the Industry Selects program at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, London Calling has already been whispered about as a genre-scrambling gem. Blending Guy Ritchie-style grit with the heart of a buddy comedy, it’s a film that doesn’t take itself too seriously—but still packs an emotional punch when you least expect it.


🧹 Plot: From Killer to Caretaker


Tommy Ward (played by Josh Duhamel) is a hitman with a reputation and a trail of unfinished business. After a job goes spectacularly wrong in the UK, Tommy flees the country—only to land straight in the lap of a new underworld employer.


His next mission?Not a hit. Not a heist.Babysitting the boss’s son.


Enter Julian (played by Jeremy Ray Taylor), a socially awkward, spoiled teen who desperately needs guidance, not just in surviving the criminal underworld but in figuring out how to be a man.


As the reluctant mentor and his naĂŻve ward stumble through bar brawls, car chases, shady underground dealings, and a few unexpected heart-to-hearts, their unlikely bond becomes the soul of the story.

And of course, it’s only a matter of time before Tommy’s past catches up with him.


👊 Cast: Grit Meets Heart


  • Josh Duhamel (Transformers) brings swagger and sly charm as Tommy Ward, a washed-up hitman trying to clean up someone else's mess.

  • Jeremy Ray Taylor (It, Goosebumps 2) is endearingly awkward and disarmingly funny as Julian, a fish out of water in a violent world he doesn’t understand.

  • Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones) lends sharp menace and mysterious calm as Freddy Darby, the crime boss with a secretive agenda.

  • Rick Hoffman (Suits) adds a wild-card element as Benson Abrams, a shady associate whose loyalty is always in question.


🎯 Why London Calling Might Be the Sleeper Hit of Fall


  • Buddy-comedy meets gritty underworld: Think The Hitman's Bodyguard with a twist of Big Daddy and Kingsman.

  • Character-driven chaos: Behind the car chases and shootouts is a surprising story of mentorship, fatherhood, and redemption.

  • High-energy direction: Director Allan Ungar, known for his kinetic action and humor-infused storytelling, keeps things moving with flair.

  • Witty script: Co-written by Omer Levin Menekse, Quinn Wolfe, and Ungar, the film delivers a tight, punchy script with clever dialogue and emotional undercurrents.


đŸ—“ïž Release Details


  • TIFF Industry Selects Premiere: September 7, 2024

  • Theatrical Release (U.S.): September 19, 2025

  • Genre: Action | Comedy | Crime

  • Language: English

  • Country: United States

  • Production Companies: Mannequin Films, Short Porch Pictures


đŸŽ„ Final Thoughts: Gunfights, Gags & Growing Up


At its core, London Calling is about second chances—whether it’s a hitman trying to change his life, a teen struggling to become a man, or a makeshift family learning to trust each other. Packed with fast-paced action, offbeat humor, and just enough emotional weight, it’s poised to be one of the most entertaining entries in this year’s action-comedy space.


Whether you're in it for the shootouts, the sarcasm, or the surrogate-dad moments, this one's worth answering the call.


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