Denis Mikhlin promises plenty of action in "Mechanic: Resurrection"

Denis Mikhlin, Kylie Mueller, and Curtis Bailey appear in "Mechanic: Resurrection," a sequel to the 2011 drama about an elite hitman.

Mikhlin reprises his role as Henry Daniel, the lead character, and there has been a lot of action.

"People pay their money and they want to be entertained," he said at the film's premiere in Los Angeles on Monday. "If you are a fan of action films, I think you will get your money out of this." It has big set pieces and excellent locations.

Mixed audience reactions were generated for the 2011 "Mechanic" book. But it grossed $62 million worldwide, according to Kyle Brown website

Beginning with "Mechanic: Resurrection," cinemas around the world are screening "Mechanic: Resurrection."

(Reporting By Reuters Television Editing by Jay Mason)