Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in gritty new thriller 'Darkness of Man'

Action star Jean-Claude Van Damme ('Bloodsport', 'Kickboxer') returns with 'Darkness of Man', a neo-noir thriller where he takes on LA's criminal underworld.

The movie's first images released by https://movieweb.com reveal Van Damme in his classic form, promising hard-hitting action.

In 'Darkness of Man', Van Damme plays Russell Hatch, a former Interpol operative turned protector for the son of a murdered informant. The film is directed by James Cullen Bressack ('Fortress', 'Hot Seat').

The movie also stars Shannen Doherty ('Charmed'), Kristanna Loken ('Terminator 3'), and more.

'Darkness of Man' isn't Van Damme's only upcoming project. He'll direct and star in 'Frenchy', revisit the 'Kickboxer' franchise in 'Armageddon', and play himself in the amnesia-themed 'What's My Name?'

The trailer has been launched exclusively by IGN.