The Gray Man began filming in Los Angeles in early March and will continue there until April. It is expected to take advantage of the 20 percent film incentives of the Czech Film Fund.

Brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, best known for Avengers films, are directing.

The film is crafted to start a new franchise in the style of the Jason Bourne series. The central character is a former CIA operative who becomes an assassin and needs to be hunted down by his former friends. Billy Bob Thornton, Ana de Armas, Wagner Moura and Alfre Woodard will also star in the film.