Prime Video have touted a brand new action-comedy as a part of its upcoming film lineup and M&F has the main points and first look pictures as Awkwafina and John Cena are set to play the starring roles in Jackpot.
Set within the “near future” and directed by Paul Feig, who is understood for motion pictures reminiscent of Bridesmaids and The Warmth, the plot for Jackpot sees Awkwafina take up the function of Katie, who wins a grand lottery that has lately been established in California. There may be, after all, a catch. This deadly lottery permits for an additional particular person to say the prize ought to they be capable of kill the unique winner earlier than sunset.
With hundreds of thousands of {dollars} at stake, Katie is compelled to companion with Noel, an “amateur jackpot protector,” performed by John Cena, to be able to survive and declare her prize. The film additionally stars Simu Liu as Louis Lewis, with he and different characters looking for to get their arms on the money. The film, initially titled “Grand Death Lotto” has been developed by Amazon Studios and was written by Rob Yescombe (Outdoors the Wire).
Awkwafina is a rising star that has gained fame by way of her rap music, YouTube, and roles in motion pictures reminiscent of Loopy Wealthy Asians and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a movie that starred Simu Liu. John Cena, final seen in a wrestling ring throughout a surprize cameo at WrestleMania XL in April, has developed a strong status for his supply within the comedy style and has put in some spectacular performances on tasks like Practice Wreck, Peacemaker, and Ricky Stanicky.
“I think a lot of that is being comfortable with the people around you and being comfortable with the material. Even if it’s not your sense of humor, you have to understand the humor,” stated Cena in a earlier interview with Collider. “I also know that a lot of the humor rests on me looking like an idiot, so I’m okay with that. I’m okay with looking like an idiot. Some people don’t go there, but I don’t care. You have to get the perspective of funny people and not have any reservations on looking like a dumb-ass.” We salute, you, Tremendous Cena!
When and the place can I see Jackpot?
Rated R, Jackpot will premier and stream globally on Prime Video from August 15, 2024
