Awkwafina Stars in Paul Feig's Jackpot!

The new action-comedy film 'Jackpot!', directed by Paul Feig and starring Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu, features a dystopian premise where the holder of a winning lottery ticket must avoid being killed before sundown to claim their prize. Set in a near-future California, the film explores themes of survival and morality as Awkwafina's character Katie Kim teams up with amateur protection agent Noel Cassidy (Cena) to evade various jackpot hunters. Feig emphasized the importance of character depth amidst the chaos, aiming to balance humor with empathetic storytelling. Awkwafina highlighted the film's multifaceted characters and the enjoyable atmosphere on set, while Cena noted the original script's potential. 'Jackpot!' is now available for streaming on Prime Video, combining physical comedy with underlying emotional themes that resonate with contemporary societal issues.