
Following a global casting search spanning several months, Jai Courtney has nabbed the coveted role of John (Jack) McClane, Jr., the son of Bruce Willis' iconic action hero, in A Good Day to Die Hard.
A Good Day to Die Hard puts McClane on an international stage - truly a NYC fish out of water in Moscow - and introduces his estranged son Jack. An apple that has not fallen far from the tree, Jack may even be more of a hardass than his father. Despite their differences, they must work together to keep each other alive - and the world safe for democracy.
The film begins production this April, for a February 14, 2013 release.
Courtney studied drama at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where he graduated in 2008. Following graduation Courtney quickly landed guest star roles on two hit Australian shows, Packed To the Rafters followed by All Saints. Later that year, Courtney won a Theatre Critics Award as Best Newcomer for his performance in The Turning for the Perth Theatre Company. In 2009 he landed the role of Varro in the international television hit, Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Fans of the show created an uproar over Varro's death and to this day continue to lament about it on the many Spartacus fan sites and blogs. Last year, Courtney landed a starring role opposite Tom Cruise in One Shot, directed by Christopher McQuarrie.
A Good Day to Die Hard comes to theaters February 14th, 2013 and stars Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Cole Hauser, Yuliya Snigir, Amaury Nolasco, Megalyn Echikunwoke. The film is directed by John Moore.





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Furankisan
Wonder the one who thought of this title is a Star Trek/Klingon fan...just saying..ps ...Harder? yeah that's porn..lol....
3 months agoby @frank-ballFlag
The Kwisatz Haderach
oh yeah Varro from Spartacus, I remember him not a bad choice I guess
3 months agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag
Dan
Not stoked, and meh.
3 months agoby @dan1Flag
renodc
Not to excited about John Moore directing.
3 months agoby @renodcFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@yannick-decorte The perfect Valentine's Day
3 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Avian
Varro lives!
3 months agoby @avian005Flag
Pjwolsker
this is the guy from Spartacus: Blood and Sand!!! he played Varro, Spartacus's friend that ended up getting killed.. im down with this
3 months agoby @pjwolskerFlag
Yannick Decorte
February 14th? They don't seem to have very big hopes for this film at the box-office.
3 months agoby @yannick-decorteFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
it would have been cool to see Aaron Paul in the role but ive heard this guys good
3 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Joshua Hollaway
It would kick ass if Sam Worthington played his son..that would be a kick ass movie.lol
3 months agoby @Joshua-HollawayFlag
Mutant
Never heard of him at least we get another Die Hard.
As for the title, it should be 'A Good day to Die'
3 months agoby @zenderFlag
Corey
Well, as long as its Rated R.
3 months agoby @coreyFlag
Josh
I'm not familiar with him, but I'm stoked as hell for this movie.
3 months agoby @shuabertFlag
ejk1
You know it's time for a franchise to retire when they start incorporating the kids.
3 months agoby @ejk1Flag
CelluloidDreams
"A Good Day to Die Hard" ....ROFL!! Title sounds like a porn film!!
3 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
Jimthar
dont know who the guy is but after the awesomeness that was DH4, im down for another one.
3 months agoby @jimtharFlag
Lord McLovin of MovieWeb
Every Die Hard movie title in one:
A Good day to Die Harder, or Live Free with a Vengeance.
3 months agoby @ghostmanFlag
Lord McLovin of MovieWeb
Going to take place in Moscow, that's awesome! And great casting choice too!
3 months agoby @ghostmanFlag
Antonio Malusa
I was rooting for Aaron Paul, i've never seen Spartacus so don't know what to make of this, i guess it's better that some Shia LaBeouf...
3 months agoby @Antonio-MalusaFlag
Cripple
A surprise indeed, but a surprise that I can support. I'm down. Can't wait for this.
3 months agoby @crippleFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Huh, well, that's a surprise
3 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag