Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive have released a new live action trailer that reveals that Sean Bean is the first Elusive Target for Hitman 2. Well, he’s actually going to take on the role of Mark Faba, a former MI5 agent turned freelance assassin who needs to be hunted down. Watch Sean in his role as Faba in the trailer below…
Mark Faba is an assassin notoriously known as “The Undying” and has a knack for faking his own death. In this live action trailer, Sean Bean as Faba is speaking to his therapist about the various ways he fulfills his contracts using the most mundane of objects. After the session Faba is aware that his actions are being observed by Agent 47.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the upcoming HITMAN™ 2 video game” said Bean, “It’s always exciting to take on a new role, and I look forward to seeing my character in action when the Elusive Target mission launches.”
“We are very proud to partner with the talented Sean Bean on the first Elusive Target mission in HITMAN™ 2,” said Hakan Abrak, Studio Head, IO Interactive. “Elusive Targets have become a distinguishing trait in Hitman™ games as part of the constant stream of free live content for all players to enjoy. This new mission starring Sean Bean is one of many updates, features, modes and franchise firsts coming to HITMAN™ 2, making the next chapter in our ever-expanding world of assassination a richer game for our passionate community and newcomers to the series.”
The first Elusive Target mission will be free for all players and is set to release on 20th November, running for just 10 days. During this time players will need to stop Faba from using his skills to complete a contract at Miami’s Global Innovation Race event.
