Ava: Directed by Tate Taylor. With Jessica Chastain, John Malkovich, Common, Geena Davis. Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organization, traveling the globe specializing in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival. Ava is a 2020 American action thriller film directed by Tate Taylor written by Matthew Newton and produced by Jessica Chastain 's production company, Freckle Films. The film stars Chastain, John Malkovich, Common, Geena Davis, Colin Farrell, Ioan Gruffudd and Joan Chen. An elite assassin wrestling with doubts about her work scrambles to protect herself — and her estranged family — after a hit goes dangerously wrong. Watch trailers & learn more. Ava (Jessica Chastain) is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organization, traveling the globe specializing in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival. An elite assassin wrestling with doubts about her work scrambles to protect herself — and her estranged family — after a hit goes dangerously wrong. Watch trailers & learn more. Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organization, traveling the globe specializing in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival. Razer's Project AVA is a 3D AI companion that can help you manage your daily life and help you do better in video games. Here's our hands-on look.