Take a First Look At John Cena’s New Film, ‘Jackpot’

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 photos 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 films corresponding to Bridesmaids and The Warmth, the plot for Jackpot sees Awkwafina take up the function of Katie, who wins a grand lottery that has just lately been established in California. There’s, in fact, a catch. This deadly lottery permits for an additional individual to assert the prize ought to they be capable to kill the unique winner earlier than sunset.

With hundreds of thousands of {dollars} at stake, Katie is pressured to associate with Noel, an “newbie 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 searching for to get their arms on the money. The film, initially titled “Grand Dying 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 through her rap music, YouTube, and roles in films corresponding 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 status for his supply within the comedy style and has put in some spectacular performances on initiatives like Prepare Wreck, Peacemaker, and Ricky Stanicky.

“I feel a number of that’s being comfy with the individuals round you and being comfy with the fabric. Even when it’s not your humorousness, it’s important to perceive the humor,” mentioned Cena in a earlier interview with Collider. “I additionally know that a number of the humor rests on me trying like an fool, so I’m okay with that. I’m okay with trying like an fool. Some individuals don’t go there, however I don’t care. You must get the angle of humorous individuals and never have any reservations on trying 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