Our first look at Grand Death Lotto has been revealed. Previously, it was announced that Amazon Studios was developing a "rowdy new action comedy" movie with director Paul Feig (Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, The School for Good and Evil) and screenwriter Rob Yescombe (Outside the Wire). It was also revealed that the film would star John Cena (Peacemaker, Vacation Friends), Awkwafina (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens), and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Barbie).With production getting started, Prime Video shared our first official look at the movie with an image shared to social media. The photograph showcases Feig standing front and center with Awkwafina and Cena standing by, all three holding colorful weaponry to tease the wild nature of the action comedy film. The post announced that it is the "first week with AwkwaCENA," and Cena shared the post on Twitter announcing his excitement."This is the team to bet on! Thanks to [Amazon Studios], for taking a gamble on us — this project is going to be a [jackpot]!!!" Cena says in his tweet, which you can view below, along with the full image.
Grand Death Lotto Is Like a Wilder Version of The Purge
Details about Grand Death Lotto, a clear play on words referring to Grand Theft Auto, were previously divulged. The film is set in the very near future in which a "Grand Lottery" has been created in California that comes with a deadly catch. The winner must keep hold of winning ticket until sundown before they can legally claim their earnings. Until then, anyone else hoping to get the cash can legally kill them and take it. It sounds sort of like The Purge in the form of a bizarre lottery, though Grand Death Lotto also seems to be much more comedic, its first look image embracing the over-the-top plot.
In the movie, Awkwafina plays a woman named Katie who accidentally comes into possession of the winning lottery ticket. Her only hope of survival, and perhaps the multi-billion dollar prize, is to join forces with jackpot protector Noel (John Cena). Meanwhile, they'll have to watch out for Noel's protection rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who is also hoping to help Katie make it to sundown to claim his rich protection commission.
“I love action comedy and extreme physical comedy and this movie has both in abundance, as well as a boatload of heart and hilarity,” Feig said when the movie was announced. “This lotto will make winners of us all.”
Grand Death Lotto does not yet have a release date.