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Ryan Reynolds & Kenneth Branagh Team Up in Spy Comedy 'Mayday' on Apple TV+

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in the new Apple TV+ action comedy "Mayday," which follows a US Navy pilot stranded in Russia during the Cold War. He forms an unlikely alliance with a KGB agent, played by Branagh, who has a fondness for American culture. The film is written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the team behind "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." "Mayday" is set to premiere exclusively on Apple TV+ on September 4.

Key Points: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh Spy Comedy 'Mayday' Release

  • Cold War spy comedy
  • Reynolds as US Navy pilot
  • Branagh as KGB agent
  • Premieres Sept 4 on Apple TV+
  • From directors of Dungeons & Dragons
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Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh join hands for spy comedy 'Mayday'

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in 'Mayday,' an action comedy about a US pilot and a KGB agent. Premieres September 4 on Apple TV+.

"an action-packed buddy comedy with a spy twist - The Hollywood Reporter"

Washington, February 4

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh have teamed up for a new action comedy film titled 'Mayday.'

On Tuesday evening, Apple TV+ shared the first look image from the movie during its press event in Santa Monica along with the release date, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In the movie, which is described as an action-packed buddy comedy with a spy twist, Reynolds plays U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Troy "Assassin" Kelly. He is sent on a secret mission into Russian land during the Cold War. Things go wrong, and Troy is left stuck behind enemy lines. He is then found by Nikolai Ustinov, played by Kenneth Branagh, a former KGB agent who strangely loves American culture. At first, Troy thinks he is in serious trouble. But instead of turning him in, Nikolai forms an unexpected bond with him. The two men try to work together to survive and find a way out.

The film also stars Marcin Dorocinski, Maria Bakalova and David Morse.

'Mayday' is written, directed and produced by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, who earlier made Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The film is made by Skydance Media as part of its deal with Apple.

Ryan Reynolds is also an executive producer on the project. He was last seen in Deadpool & Wolverine. Kenneth Branagh has been busy directing films like Belfast, Death on the Nile and A Haunting in Venice, and he also appeared in Oppenheimer.

'Mayday' will premiere on September 4 on Apple TV+.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Sounds like a solid weekend watch. The directors did a good job with Dungeons & Dragons, so the action-comedy mix should work. Hope it releases in Indian theatres too, not just OTT.
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Vikram M
Interesting premise. A KGB agent who loves American culture bonding with a US pilot is a nice twist on the usual enemy tropes. Branagh is a fantastic actor, so looking forward to his performance.
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Sarah B
Apple TV+ is really stepping up its game with original films. The cast is impressive. September 4 is marked on my calendar! 🍿
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Rohit P
Another Hollywood film with Russia as the villain. It's a bit repetitive, no? But Reynolds' humor usually saves any film. Hope the story has more depth than just jokes.
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Karthik V
Good to see Maria Bakalova getting more roles after Borat! The director duo is reliable. This should be a fun, light-hearted film perfect for a family movie night.

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