9 Upcoming 2019 Movie Performances That Will Blow You Away

Jessica Chastain has done a lot of dramatic work, but she hasn't really done much action. The upcoming Eve is preparing to rectify that, in spectacularly bloody fashion.

Chastain will play an assassin known simply as Eve, a professional killer who specializes in high-profile targets. A radical departure for the actress, she'll essentially be playing a John Wick-type, and while that might sound like an odd proposition on paper, Chastain's steely determination will work wonders when combined with the dark, violent character that Eve looks to be.

Our first look at Chastain in character - hood pulled over her head, a bloody streak smeared down her face - looks brutal, the actress managing to look intimidating and ruthless with nothing more than a simple stare. Look closely at her eyes, too; they're tinged with sadness, a hint that Eve won't just be a two-dimensional killing machine, but will have real depth, some meat for a top-tier actress like Chastain to chew on.

Inevitably, comparisons will be made to Taken and John Wick, but the unexpected nature of seeing Chastain tackle such a role will prove a key factor in making this murderous assassin feel distinct and compelling.