Release date(s) July 2, 2008

Hancock

Directed by :-Peter Berg
Produced by :-Akiva GoldsmanJames LassiterMichael MannWill Smith
Written by :-Vince GilliganVincent Ngo
Starring :-Will SmithCharlize TheronJason BatemanJohnny Galecki
Music by :-John Powell
Editing by :-Paul Rubell
Distributed by :-Columbia Pictures
Running time :-92 min.
Country :-United States
Language :-English
Budget :-$150 million

Hancock is an upcoming comedy superhero film directed by Peter Berg and starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman, and Charlize Theron. The story was originally written by Vincent Ngo in 1996 and had languished in Hollywood for some time. The project has had various directors attached, including Tony Scott, Michael Mann, Jonathan Mostow, and Gabriele Muccino. Hancock was originally intended to be filmed before I Am Legend, also starring Will Smith. Hancock was filmed in Los Angeles. In the United States, the film was rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America after cuts were made at the organization's behest to avoid a "restricted" (R) rating, which it had received twice previously. The film is scheduled for release on July 2, 2008.

Summary

John Hancock, a local alcoholic superhero is despised by the public for his dangerous "super" powers. At the beginning, Hancock is awoken by a small boy, who draws his attention to a high pursuit chase. After being called an "A" Hole by the boy, he flies away. On his way, he ruins a large amount of public property and destroys most of the cop cars in pursuit. Hancock lands in the back of the criminals vehicle and is shot at by three men in the front, who speak Vietnamese.

Cast

Will Smith as John Hancock, an alcoholic, down-and-out, incredibly sarcastic superhero.He is invulnerable, possesses superhuman strength, and the power of supersonic flight.To give a realistic appearance of superhero flight, Smith was often suspended by wires 60 feet above the ground and propelled at 50 miles per hour.Jason Bateman as Ray Embrey, a corporate public relations consultant whose life Hancock saves. Bateman said, "[It] was a fun thing to play, a very idealistic guy that's trying to build up this suicidal, homeless alcoholic that then ends up hitting on my wife. It was a fun thing. To play the victim is funny." Charlize Theron as Mary Embrey, Ray's wife. She has powers similar to Hancock. Johnny Galecki as Jeremy, Ray's co-worker.