Jackpot! Director Paul Feig Reveals Sequel Plans, Hopes to Expand to “International Franchise” (Exclusive)

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As a die-hard fan of action-comedy flicks, I can confidently say that “Jackpot!” is a rollercoaster ride that perfectly blends the thrill of “Grand Theft Auto” and the suspense of “The Purge”. With Paul Feig at the helm, it’s no wonder this movie has become an instant hit on Prime Video.

In the first week of this month, the action-comedy “Jackpot!” directed by Paul Feig debuted on Prime Video. This film creatively blends elements from “Grand Theft Auto” and “The Purge.” The storyline revolves around a California lottery with a substantial prize. The catch is that whoever wins must survive until sunset to claim their winnings, as the rules permit Angelenos to hunt down and kill the lottery winner in order to grab the money. Unbeknownst to her, Katie (played by Awkwafina) unintentionally enters this lottery and emerges victorious, prompting her to hire Noel (John Cena), a freelance security professional, to protect her until sunset.

Paul Feig Reveals Jackpot! Sequel Plans

Prime Video may have a new film franchise on its hands.

According to a conversation with ComicBook, director Paul Feig shared that the creative minds behind his new movie had ideas for expanding the series since its inception.

From the outset, we believed that this concept had potential as a global franchise,” Feig stated. “It would certainly be intriguing to observe how different nations adapt their own versions of the lottery.”

The hit! climbed to the top of Prime Video’s rankings during its debut week. A large portion of this success can be attributed to the duo of Awkwafina and John Cena, both stars who have seen their action-comedy popularity soar in recent times. Over the past five years, Awkwafina has taken on leading roles in franchises like Jumanji, Kung Fu Panda, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Cena transitioned to a full-time acting career in the mid-2010s, boasting credits in blockbuster series such as Fast & Furious, Transformers, and the DC Universe, appearing in both The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. He is currently filming the second season of the latter.

Feig realizes the caliber of talent he’s working with in the “Jackpot!” cast, since he mentioned that the potential sequel revolves around the characters played by Cena and Awkwafina.

Feig hinted that he’d enjoy making more films featuring John, Nora (Awkwafina) due to his vision for the sequel. He believes it would be entertaining to see how Katie uses her intelligence and abilities to safeguard someone else, and who this new character might be. If successful, it could kickstart a whole series of movies.

Jackpot! is now streaming on Prime Video.

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2024-08-20 20:09