John Cena gets candid working with Awkwafina for the first time in Prime Video’s Jackpot!
Watching a film where an unconventional cast comes together to create magic on screen is always a delight. One such movie is Jackpot! – premiering tomorrow on Prime Video. Directed by Paul Feig, the highly anticipated film stars John Cena and Awkwafina in lead roles. This action comedy movie has generated significant buzz since its inception, largely due to the intriguing combination of these two comedic powerhouses, each known for their distinct style of humor. Audiences worldwide are eager to see how this unexpected pairing will play out on screen.
Shedding some light on his experience sharing the screen space with Awkwafina for the first time, John Cena said, “It was a fast process. The shoot was fast, but I wouldn't have it any other way, because we fell into a rhythm and routine rather quickly. Awkwafina's style of comedy is fantastic, and I think the script played to those strengths. And, likewise, it allowed me to create a more patient buffer to better utilize my strengths. So, right away, we were able to set an environment where we were comfortable with being ourselves. And I think that's important.”
An outrageous action-comedy, Jackpot! is about a ‘Grand Lottery’ with a catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. It is headlined by the new favourite comedy duo: Awkwafina and John, along with Simu Liu in a key role. The movie premiered on August 15 and is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories.