Los Angeles, Nov. 5 -- Oscar-nominated actor and action star Jeremy Renner is gearing up to take on London's criminal underworld in 12 Bullets, a new action thriller from John Wick producer Thunder Road and Comcast-owned UK broadcaster Sky.

In 12 Bullets, "a mysterious American must wage a one-man war against rival criminal gangs tearing through London's supposedly gun-free streets while armed with a single gun. But with only twelve bullets, every shot must count," as per Deadline.

The film will be helmed by Sean Ellis (Anthropoid), who will direct from a screenplay penned by Tim Walker. Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee are attached to produce the project. Developed jointly by Sky and Thunder Road, 12 Bullets is set for a UK an...