Awkwafinahits theJackpot!in the first trailer forPaul Feig’s new action comedy at Prime Video, though it’s not the massive win she could’ve hoped for. Formerly titledGrand Death Lotto, the film takes place in a near-future California where a Grand Lottery offers citizens the chance to win billions with the catch that anyone who can kill them before sundown gets their prize instead. TheKung Fu Panda 4starplays Katie Kim, a recent arrival to Los Angeles who happens to stumble her way into the winning ticket. With a massive target on her back, she needs a hero to save her from the millions of people after her life, and that hero, as the footage shows, isJohn Cena.
The trailer shows Katie’s attempts at finding stardom in Los Angeles as an aspiring actress. When she goes in for an audition, however, she gets the surprise of a lifetime when she notices her electronic lottery ticket declaring her the winner. Unaware of how the system works, she quickly receives a crash course when everyone, from the actresses auditioning alongside her to random people on the street, turns on her with murderous intent. It takes a miraculous save from amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (Cena) to keep her from meeting a quick end, and he proves he’s dedicated to keeping her alive for a cut of the prize. He’sthe perfect bodyguard for her, acting as her getaway driver and dispatching her attackers with style and strength.Their bond will be at the heart ofJackpot!as Katie grows to trust him during their adventure in the city.
Noel isn’t the only one trying to collect Katie’s money, however. Awkwafina’sShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingscolleagueSimu Liualso stars in the film as Louis Lewis, the man behind the biggest lottery protection agency in the country with whom Noel begrudgingly calls in a favor when things get dicey. The two are bitter rivals and, although Louis mobilizes his forces to protect Katie, he wants Noel out of the picture and plans on taking the biggest jackpot of all time for himself. It all sets up for a climactic final clash that blends creative action and comedy. Also appearing in the trailer isMachine Gun Kelly, akaColson Baker, as himself, for a comedic encounter with Katie and Noel.
‘Jackpot!’ Features a Fun Cast and Team at the Helm
Rounding outthe star-studded castforJackpot!areSeann William Scott,Ayden Mayeri,Donald Elise Watkins,Dolly de Leon,Michael Hitchcock,Leslie David Baker,Becky Ann Baker,Sam Asghari,Adam Ray,Murray Hill,Taylor Ortega, andHolmes. Feig, who is known for directing andproducing fun comedic featureslikeBridesmaidsandThe Heat, directs from a script penned by video game regular andOutside the WirewriterRyan Yescombe. At the time of the film’s announcement, the acclaimed director promised his latest would bea physical comedy treatfor fans of his previous work. “I love action comedy and extreme physical comedy and this movie has both in abundance, as well as a boatload of heart and hilarity. This lotto will make winners of us all.”
Jackpot!premieres on Prime Video on August 15. Check out the trailer above.
