Is winning the lottery grand prize worth killing for? That is the premise of the new action-comedy “Jackpot” from Amazon Prime Video. Awkwafina stars as Katie, an actress who goes back to Los Angeles only to find out that her city has gone crazy! The setting is 2030 and the inflation is so high that the New Government allows people to kill the lottery winner before sundown and take the prize. One caveat – no guns.
Awkwafina becomes the unsuspecting winner and must rely on the skills of John Cena’s Noel Cassidy to navigate through this thirst for blood money. Directed by Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids,” “The Heat,” “Spy,” “A Simple Favor”), “Jackpot” is like “The Hunger Games” meets “The Purge” with a lot of Jackie Chan flair!
I spent some time with Awkwafina and Feig to talk about their interest in making the film, the characters, and working with John Cena. Oh and for my Filipino peeps, Dolly de Leon is in the film and both Awkwafina and Feig have nothing but high praises for the actress.
“Jackpot” is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
I’m so happy to finally get the chance to talk to my man crush, John Cena. And I love him even more now. He stars in the new Amazon Prime Video “Jackpot” as Noel Cassidy, a rogue protector of lottery winners. You see, in Los Angeles 2030, lotto winners are eligible to be murdered before claiming their prize on sundown. Whoever kills them gets the prize. So what if the sum is $3.6B? Enter Cena.
Take a look at our interview where the former wrestling star turned actor talks about his interest in starring in “Jackpot,” working with Awkwafina and director Paul Feig, poking fun at himself through his character, and what he hopes viewers get after watching the action-comedy.
