The first Hitman film was released back in 2007. Starring Timothy Olyphant, the film failed to create a fanbase, and there would be no sequel. Fox would give the project another chance, though, by rebooting the series with a new cast and a new story, and now we are getting a flashy look at what they’ve come up with for Hitman: Agent 47.

Starring Rupert Friend as the deadly Agent 47, Hitman: Agent 47 centers on an assassin, who makes it his personal mission to unlock the mysteries of his past and those who came before him, while stopping the same evil corporation who created him from releasing killers more powerful than him.

Hit the jump to check out the new trailer.

The first official images from Hitman: Agent 47 were released online recently.

The movie was previously called just Agent 47, but, judging by the banner image above, it was decided to add the popular video game franchise’s title to the mix.

Homeland star Rupert Friend stars as the iconic assassin, and you can see more images of the actor as 47 below.

20th Century Fox revealed a load of visual delights on a balmy Friday in the heart of downtown San Diego in Hall H, which indeed was a highlight of many of them during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Thousands of people congregated in the massive hall, with massive screens showcasing such upcoming studio projects of the coolest order — The Maze Runner, The Book Of Life, Let’s Be Cops, Hitman: Agent 47, and Kingsman: The Secret Service.

Almost one year ago it was reported that Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker would be playing Agent 47 in a new attempt at turning the hit video game series Hitman into a movie. Timothy Olyphant had previously tried his hand at the role, in a movie that ultimately underwhelmed.

Fans of the game were not very excited by the news that Walker was taking on the character next, but no one would have guessed at the time that less than a year later Walker would be gone. Now comes word that Fox has found their replacement for the late actor in the movie, which is titled Agent 47. According to reports, Rupert Friend has entered into negotiations for the role of the well-dressed assassin.