The script and production elements went through several iterations before reaching the screen:
is an American action thriller directed by Walter Hill , marking his return to directing after an 11-year hiatus. The screenplay, written by Alessandro Camon, is based on the French graphic novel Du plomb dans la tête by Matz. Drafting and Development Bullet to the Head (2013)
: Early reviews noted that the banter between the lead characters (a hitman and a cop) felt reminiscent of an early draft of Rush Hour 3 . The script and production elements went through several
: Hill initially intended the film to be more "up market" by setting it in the past and treating it like a Western. However, producer Lawrence Gordon, who was from New Orleans, suggested the modern-day New Orleans setting that was eventually used. : Hill initially intended the film to be
: Director Walter Hill is known for a "spare, minimalist" writing style—sometimes described as "Haiku style"—which he applied to both stage directions and dialogue in his projects to capture the reader's mind more effectively.