June 23, 2021 LOS ANGELES (AFP) – North American moviegoers again showed their love of action comedies this weekend as new release The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard shot to the top of the box office, taking in USD11.4 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported. Total takes remain pale compared to their pre-pandemic levels, but Hollywood watchers have taken heart in the progressive re-opening of theatres and the lifting of capacity limits in many cities. As a sequel to Lionsgate’s popular The Hitman’s Bodyguard from 2017 – and with Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson and Salma Hayek reprising their leading roles – the new