Prime Video have touted a brand new action-comedy as a part of its upcoming film lineup and M&F has the small print and first look photographs as Awkwafina and John Cena are set to play the starring roles in Jackpot.
Set within the “close to future” and directed by Paul Feig, who is thought for motion pictures comparable to Bridesmaids and The Warmth, the plot for Jackpot sees Awkwafina take up the function of Katie, who wins a grand lottery that has not too long ago been established in California. There’s, in fact, 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 “newbie jackpot protector,” performed by John Cena, with a purpose 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 palms on the money. The film, initially titled “Grand Dying Lotto” has been developed by Amazon Studios and was written by Rob Yescombe (Exterior the Wire).
Awkwafina is a rising star that has gained fame by way of her rap music, YouTube, and roles in motion pictures comparable to 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 popularity for his supply within the comedy style and has put in some spectacular performances on tasks like Prepare Wreck, Peacemaker, and Ricky Stanicky.
“I believe quite a lot of that’s being snug with the individuals round you and being snug with the fabric. Even when it’s not your humorousness, it’s a must to perceive the humor,” mentioned Cena in a earlier interview with Collider. “I additionally know that quite a lot of the humor rests on me wanting like an fool, so I’m okay with that. I’m okay with wanting like an fool. Some individuals don’t go there, however I don’t care. It’s a must to get the attitude of humorous individuals and never have any reservations on wanting 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
