Taskmaster
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| Directed By | Guy Anders |
| Produced By | Louis Handoff |
| Written By | XXXXXXX |
| Starring | XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX |
| Music By | XXXXXXX |
| Cinematography | XXXXXXXX |
| Edited By | XXXXXXX |
| Production Company | xxxxxxx |
| Distributed By | xxxxxxx |
| Release Date | xxxxxxxxxxx |
| Running Time | 150 minutes |
| Language | Common Tongue |
| Budget | $80 million |
| Box Office | $400 million |
Taskmaster is a 1694 AN sci-fi thriller action film directed by guy Anders, set in a near-future world where global tensions are high, and covert operations are critical to maintaining peace.The film is based on the Tim Campbell book series. The film follows Taskmaster, a highly trained operative working for the Central Intelligence Bureau (CIB), who must navigate a complex web of conspiracies and personal betrayals to save the world from a catastrophic global threat.
Plot
In the city of Oldhaven, a prestigious concert at the Seraphim Concert Hall is interrupted when a terrorist militia takes the audience and musicians hostage after the conductor is shot dead. The hall is contaminated with an incapacitating chemical agent, rendering most operatives ineffective. "Taskmaster", an elite CIB agent wearing a signature gas mask, is dispatched to neutralize the threat. Amidst the chaos, Taskmaster discovers that the terrorists have planted a bioweapon bomb beneath the concert hall, which would devastate the city if triggered. Taskmaster successfully defuses the bomb in a race against time, saving countless lives.
After the successful operation, Taskmaster returns home, only to be unexpectedly kidnapped by thugs and taken to an abandoned rail yard. He is bound and forced to confront the senior leaders of the terrorist group, but remains silent, refusing to reveal information about the CIB. The captured VIP from the concert is executed in front of him as a warning. Taskmaster swallows a cyanide pill in an attempt to escape, but it turns out to be a fake. He wakes up in the CIB headquarters, realising he was part of an elaborate loyalty test orchestrated by the organisation to uncover leaks.
Taskmaster is assigned a new mission: to track down a rogue Florian Oligarch whose financial transactions have raised suspicions. During his investigation, Taskmaster discovers that the Oligarch is linked to RedWater, a Private Military Company that has received illegal military-grade equipment. It is revealed that RedWater has hijacked a Florian nuclear submarine armed with an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile), which they plan to launch to trigger a global conflict.
Taskmaster teams up with Lira Volk, a private arms dealer who has previously done business with RedWater. Lira has become suspicious of their increasingly dangerous operations. Together, they uncover RedWater's plan to launch the ICBM at Benacia, a fragile region that dictates the fragile peace between the world’s superpowers.
As the countdown to launch the ICBM begins, Taskmaster infiltrates RedWater's compound in a desperate bid to prevent global catastrophe. In a final showdown with Elias Kray, the mercenary leader behind the hijacking, Taskmaster must navigate a heavily guarded submarine base and stop the missile launch before it’s too late. The mission culminates in a high-stakes battle, with Taskmaster facing tough moral decisions and ultimately saving the world from the brink of destruction.
After the mission, Taskmaster reflects on the corrupt forces within the CIB and other global organizations. Although the immediate threat is neutralized, he is left with the knowledge that larger conspiracies still lurk beneath the surface. Taskmaster walks away from the organisation, disappearing into the shadows, ready for the challenges that lie ahead.
Cast
Taskmaster: William Bolton
Lira Volk: Sophia Littleton
Elias Kray: Marcus Noble
Florian Oligarch: Tom Noble
Director: Guy Anders
Release
Soundtrack
| Song Name | Theme of | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [1] | Main theme | # |
| [2] | Nightclub theme | # |
Reception
Taskmaster was well received within the Florian public and also gained favourable reviews in non-Florian markets. It became the highest-grossing film made by a Florian film studio only a couple of weeks after release. A prequel, Red Patriot is planned for 1710 AN.
