The Protégé Spoilers: Could We Get A Sequel Maggie Q Weighs In

Before issuing a spoiler warning for The Protégé so we can discuss the potential of a sequel, it feels necessary to reemphasize that the Martin Campbelldirected action film is excellent. Maggie Q leads as Anna, a skilled contract killer raised and trained by Samuel L. Jacksons Moody. When someone murders Moody, Anna sets out to track down his killer. Yes, it s that simple, but The Protégé reaches standout territory courtesy of one brilliantly crafted set piece after the next and Q s commanding performance. If youve seen her work in projects like The CWs Nikita and Mission: Impossible III, you know that shes an ideal match for this role and sure enough, she delivers big in the finished film, so big that I walked away convinced that the character deserved her own action film franchise, à la John Wick. (And yes, I know it s an overused comparison at this point, but hopefully that very quickly and clearly conveys what we could have have and what Q deserves as