Grand Death Lotto: John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu set to star in action-comedy from Amazon

John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu are set to lead the action-comedy Grand Death Lotto which will be produced and directed by Paul Feig. The film will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries.

According to Variety, Grand Death Lotto is set in the very near future, where a competition known as “The Grand Lottery” has been established in “economically challenged California.” The film’s official logline explains, “Kill the winner before sundown and you can legally claim their prize.”

“New LA transplant Katie (Awkwafina) accidentally finds herself with the winning ticket and must join forces with amateur jackpot protector Noel (Cena) to make it to sundown in order to claim her multi-billion-dollar prize, all while dealing with Noel’s protection rival Louis Lewis (Liu), who also wants to get her to sundown in order to claim his rich protection commission,” the logline adds.

“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 of the new film announcing that the production next week. “This lotto will make winners of us all.” In addition to directing, the filmmaker will also produce under his Feigco Entertainment banner. Laura Fischer is also attached to produce alongside Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum of Roth/Kirschenbaum Films.

Additionally, Cena will serve as executive producer on the film with Zack Roth, and Rob Yescombe. “Grand Death Lotto is the kind of original idea audiences have been craving, and there’s no one better than the endlessly talented Paul Feig to steer the ship,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “We can’t wait to watch John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu bring this fun, action-packed script to life for our Prime Video customers around the world.”

Grand Death Lotto will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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