Aaron Eckhart replaces Alec Baldwin in Chief of Station – Leisure Information

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Aaron Eckhart has changed Alec Baldwin in ‘Chief of Station’.

The 54-year-old star has stepped into the lead position within the upcoming spy motion thriller, which will even characteristic Olga Kurylenko and Alex Pettyfer.

In line with Deadline, Baldwin was unable to seem within the film due to a lengthier shoot than was beforehand anticipated.

Filming is because of begin subsequent month in Budapest.

The movement image will inform the story of a former CIA station chief, who will now be portrayed by Eckhart, who heads into the espionage underworld after discovering his spouse’s dying wasn’t an accident.

Pettyfer will painting the station chief’s protege, whereas Kurylenko will tackle the position of a rogue agent.

Jesse V. Johnson, who will direct the movie, is delighted to have Eckhart on board.

He stated: “I’m thrilled to collaborate with Aaron … he had me at ‘Thank You for Smoking’.

“He’s simply such a really perfect match for a task that may check his prowess on so many ranges.

“Maintain on tight as he dazzles audiences, changing into a juggernaut on this layered and fast-paced spy thriller.”

‘Chief of Station’ producer Steve Jones, of Bee Holder Productions, added: “Aaron has the presence, physicality and depth that made him the right match to tackle this smart and calculating character, who ran all CIA operations in Jap Europe. When he learns his spouse was a pawn within the sport, his wrath will create hellfire.”

In August, it was revealed Baldwin and Kurylenko have been to star reverse each other within the spy movie.

‘White Elephant’ helmer Johnson stated on the time: “I’m honoured to be collaborating on this epic motion journey with one of many bonafide legends of cinema, and pairing Alec and Olga will definitely carry some on-screen magic, she is a force-of-nature.”