A still from the trailer for ‘Jackpot!’
John Cena and Akwafina (how they rhyme!) escape murderous lottery-chasers in Paul Feig’s new LA-set action-comedy, Jackpot!
Previously titled Grand Theft Lotto, the film centres on an aspiring actress, Katie, played by Akwafina, who wins the coveted ‘Grand Lottery jackpot’. This unexpected windfall paints a giant red target on Katie’s head, as she’s chased and attacked by violent jackpot-hunters looking to claim the prize for themselves. Cena plays Noel, a musclebound lottery ‘protection agent’ out to protect Katie. Sim Liu rolls up in a white suit as Noel’s business rival in the lottery protection trade.
“In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot,” reads a synopsis of the film.
Fieg has directed films like Bridesmaids (2011), Spy (2015), and A Simple Favor (2018).
Jackpot! is written by Rob Yescombe and will stream on Amazon Prime Video from August 15.
