Overview

• Gareth Evans, known for 'The Raid' films, directs 'Havoc' as a tribute to Hong Kong's heroic bloodshed genre, citing influences like Ringo Lam and John Woo.
• Tom Hardy stars as Detective Walker, navigating a corrupt underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son in a crime-infested city.
• The production faced delays due to COVID-19 restrictions, scheduling conflicts, and the SAG-AFTRA strike, but overcame challenges to finalize its April 25 Netflix release date.
• The film features intense, meticulously choreographed action sequences, including a grueling nightclub fight scene that Hardy described as physically demanding.
• An international ensemble cast includes Jessie Mei Li, Timothy Olyphant, Forest Whitaker, and Yeo Yann Yann, adding depth to the film's complex narrative.