Simu Liu, John Cena, and Awkwafina to star in Paul Feig’s comedy for Amazon

Paul Feig’s Grand Loss of life Lotto film starring John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu is making an attempt its luck at Amazon Prime Video.

Virtually everybody needs they might win the lottery. Profitable might change your life considerably, revealing issues concerning the individuals closest to you. Protecting quiet about your winnings is a superb strategy to roll, particularly should you don’t need individuals popping out of the woodwork for a chunk of your motion. As soon as everybody is aware of you’ve gained, harassment is an inevitable byproduct of your monetary windfall. What if, upon profitable, it was authorized for somebody to kill you and declare the prize for themselves? That’s the premise for Grand Loss of life Lotto, a brand new comedy from Paul Feig starring John Cena ( Peacemaker, F9: The Quick Saga), Awkwafina (The Farewell, The Unhealthy Guys), and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim’s Comfort).

Feig is directing the movie from a script penned by Rob Yescombe (Outdoors the Wire). The movie, which hails from Amazon Studios, will probably be produced by Roth/Kirschenbaum Movies’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum and Feigco Entertainment‘s Laura Fischer and Paul Feig. John Cena, Zack Roth, and Rob Yescombe will govt produce.

Right here’s the official synopsis through Amazon Prime Video:

Within the very close to future, the Grand Lottery has been established in economically challenged California. The one catch? Kill the winner earlier than sunset, and you’ll legally declare their prize. New LA transplant Katie (Awkwafina) unintentionally finds herself with the profitable ticket and should be part of forces with newbie jackpot protector Noel (John Cena) to make it to sunset in an effort to declare her multi-billion greenback prize, all whereas coping with Noel’s safety rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who additionally desires to get her to sunset in an effort to declare his wealthy safety fee.

The Amazon Unique Film will probably be out there to stream on Prime Video in additional than 240 international locations and territories worldwide. Manufacturing begins subsequent week.

“Grand Loss of life Lotto is the sort of authentic concept audiences have been craving, and there’s nobody higher than the endlessly proficient Paul Feig to steer the ship,” stated Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “We are able to’t wait to observe John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu deliver this enjoyable, action-packed script to life for our Prime Video prospects all over the world.”

“I really like motion comedy and excessive bodily comedy and this film has each in abundance, in addition to a boatload of coronary heart and hilarity,” stated director Paul Feig. “This lotto will make winners of us all.”

How lengthy would you final if individuals have been looking you to your lottery winnings? Do you’ve got someplace you’ll be able to cover till the storm blows over? The place is it? In order that I can know you’ll be protected. Yeah, that’s the ticket.

I feel Grand Loss of life Lotto might be numerous enjoyable. Cena, Awkwafina, and Liu every have excellent comedic chops and know their approach round intense bodily motion. We might all be winners, with all three giving their all to this wacky premise. Be happy to remark beneath and tell us should you’re wanting ahead to Paul Feig’s Grand Loss of life Lotto.