Interviews with The Hitman’s Bodyguard cast This weekend, Deadpool and The Avengers stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson are teaming up in the new action-comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard. We chatted with the two stars, as well as Salma Hayek, about the Patrick Hughes-directed film. You can watch the Hitman’s Bodyguard cast interviews in the player below! RELATED: Exclusive Photos from The Hitman’s Bodyguard In the August 18 release, the world’s top protection agent (Ryan Reynolds) is called upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world’s most notorious hitmen (Samuel L.