XXX (pronounced as Triple X and stylized xXx ) is a 2002 action film directed by Rob Cohen . The first film in the XXX film series, stars Vin Diesel as Xander Cage, a thrill seeking extreme sports enthusiast, stuntman and rebellious athlete-turned-reluctant spy for the National Security Agency who is sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate a group of potential Russian
terrorists in Central Europe . The film also stars Asia Argento , Marton Csokas and Samuel L. Jackson. Cohen previously directed The Fast and the Furious (2001), in which Diesel also starred.
The film received mixed reviews but was a financial success for the studios, grossing US$277.4 million worldwide. The film is followed by two sequels , State of the Union (2005) and Return of Xander Cage (2017).
terrorists in Central Europe . The film also stars Asia Argento , Marton Csokas and Samuel L. Jackson. Cohen previously directed The Fast and the Furious (2001), in which Diesel also starred.
The film received mixed reviews but was a financial success for the studios, grossing US$277.4 million worldwide. The film is followed by two sequels , State of the Union (2005) and Return of Xander Cage (2017).
The film was released on 9 August 2002, which stars Vin Diesel as Xander Cage, a thrill seeking extreme sports enthusiast, stuntman and rebellious athlete-turned-reluctant spy for the National Security Agency who is sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate a group of potential Russian terrorists in Central Europe .
XXX also stars Asia Argento , Samuel L. Jackson, and Marton Csokas . Cohen previously directed The Fast and the Furious , in which Diesel also starred.