In reality, this is only partly true. The real Gary Johnson did indeed meet with a young woman who wanted her abusive boyfriend killed, because she saw no other way out.

Yes, Hit Man is based on the true story of Gary Johnson, a Houston cop who worked undercover as “a hit man,” to help convict would-be killers in murder-for-hire cases.

Glen Powell's new Netflix movie "Hit Man" is based on the real-life exploits of undercover agent Gary Johnson, but fiction was added to the truth. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 ...

Yes, Hit Man is based on the true story of Gary Johnson. Back in October 2001, director Richard Linklater came across an article published in Texas Monthly magazine , detailing the strange story ...

Was Gary Johnson ever married? According to Texas Monthly, Johnson had been married and divorced three times. His second wife, Sunny, who remained a friend, told the publication, “The true ...

Adria Arjona plays Gary's fictional love interest in the film Credit: Brian Roedel / Netflix. Unknown to many in his life, Gary - who died two years ago - worked as a fake hit man and his ...

As the movie begins a disclaimer pops up saying "what you're about to see a somewhat true story inspired by the life of Gary Johnson" and ends with a dedication to Gary, who is revealed to have ...

In "Hit Man," Glen Powell plays Gary Johnson, a college professor turned undercover hitman. The story is based on a true story, and the real Gary Johnson helped Houston police arrest over 60 people.

The Real Gary Johnson. Unlike some films with a “true story” title card, Hit Man really does have a foot (or maybe it’s a couple of toes) in reality. Linklater and Powell were inspired to ...

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