Netflix Picks Up Action Thriller ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’

According to Deadline, Netflix has successfully won the U.S. distribution rights to STXfilms‘ highly-anticipated action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake, directed by Navot Papushado and starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angella Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Chloe Coleman and Carla Gugino. The film also features Paul Giamatti and Adam Nagaitis.

Studiocanal will retain international distribution rights. Netflix is reportedly planning to release Gunpowder Milkshake this summer as part of their recently unveiled movie lineup. In addition, it has also been confirmed that Studiocanal and The Picture Company are already planning to produce a second installment to the female assassins-centered action film and is currently in the early stages of development.

In Gunpowder Milkshake, Sam was only 12 years old when her mother Scarlet, an elite assassin, was forced to abandon her. Sam was raised by The Firm, the ruthless crime syndicate her mother worked for. Now, 15 years later, Sam has followed in her mother’s footsteps and grown into a fierce hit-woman. She uses her “talents” to clean up The Firm’s most dangerous messes. She’s as efficient as she is loyal.

But when a high-risk job goes wrong, Sam must choose between serving The Firm and protecting the life of an innocent 8-year-old girl – Emily. With a target on her back, Sam has only one chance to survive: Reunite with her mother and her lethal associates: The Librarians. These three generations of women must now learn to trust each other, stand up to The Firm and their army of henchmen, and raise hell against those who could take everything from them.

Gunpowder Milkshake is directed by Israeli filmmaker Navot Papushado, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ehud Lavski. Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman of The Picture Company are producing as part of their overall deal with Studiocanal.