Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman Together Again? Here’s Why It’s Got My Attention
A bold new spy thriller could be her next classic.
The Initiative — that’s the title already buzzing in industry circles. Angelina Jolie is set to star, with Doug Liman directing, in a spy thriller that Universal just snapped up. For me, it’s going to be fascinating to see Jolie in action again after Maleficent and Eternals.
Her reunion with Liman alone has people expecting something special — after all, Mr. & Mrs. Smith became a bona fide cult hit. But can this reunion deliver something genuinely new, or are we just chasing nostalgia?
A Rogue Spy with a Twist
The story is pitched as Training Day meets the world of espionage — a bright but risky comparison. Jolie plays Bright, a master spy who ignores the rulebook. Rookie agent Charlie soon can’t tell if she’s protecting him or putting him in danger. It could deliver sharp tension — if it sidesteps the usual spy-movie clichés.
Moving Fast Behind the Scenes
Universal reportedly beat out other studios to secure the project. Filming could start as early as the first quarter of 2026, which suggests the studio wants this one out of the gate quickly. From The Bourne Identity to recent streaming hits, Liman’s work points to brisk pacing and stylised action.
Who knows? Maybe this one will earn its own cult status.
