John Cena and Awkwafina co-star in emJackpot!/em
The Big Picture John Cena is back, and this time, he's flexing more than just his physical muscles. The WWE superstar-turned-actor is now dominating the screen with his comedic chops in the new dystopian action-comedy Jackpot!, which has quickly soared to the #1 spot on Prime Video.
Awkwafina, playing the frazzled and frantic lottery winner Katie, proves to be the perfect foil for Cena’s no-nonsense character. As the plot unfolds, she finds herself at the center of a deadly game of cat and mouse, trying to survive long enough to enjoy her newfound wealth. Her chemistry with Cena is palpable, providing both laughs and tension in equal measure.
Feig also praised stunt coordinator James Young, known for his work on several Marvel films, for bringing a fresh approach to the action sequences in Jackpot!. "They were so excited to get to do comedic action because we're both Jackie Chan fanatics," Feig revealed. "That's when I first read this, and it was like, 'This is my chance to finally make the Jackie Chan movie I always wanted to make.
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