The Hitman's Bodyguard is a 2017 action comedy film starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. Reynolds plays Michael Bryce, a top protection agent who is assigned to protect a notorious hitman, Darius Kincaid (Jackson), who is a key witness in a trial against a ruthless dictator. The film follows their journey as they try to evade assassins and make it to the trial on time. The Hitman's Bodyguard was a box office success, grossing over $176 million worldwide.