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Kevin Hart and John Cena are teaming up for the action comedy 'The Leading Man.' The film follows a movie star who realizes his co-star is an actual secret agent. Both actors will also produce the project through their respective companies. The movie is based on a comic book series by Jeremy Haun and B Clay Moore.

Key Points: Kevin Hart John Cena Team Up for Action Comedy The Leading Man

  • Kevin Hart and John Cena both star and produce the film
  • Story follows a self-absorbed actor learning his co-star is a spy
  • Based on Jeremy Haun and B Clay Moore's comic series
  • Produced by Hartbeat, RK Films, and Ignition Productions
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Kevin Hart, John Cena join forces for action comedy 'The Leading Man'

Kevin Hart and John Cena star in 'The Leading Man,' a new action comedy where a movie star discovers his co-star is a real secret agent.

"Action stars are not always real-life heroes – The Leading Man logline"

Washington DC, August 10

Kevin Hart and John Cena are joining forces for a new action comedy film, titled 'The Leading Man,' based on the comic book series by Jeremy Haun and B Clay Moore, reported Deadline.

Both Hart and Cena will not only act in the movie but also produce it.

As per the film's logline, the story follows a self-absorbed movie star, played by Cena, who learns that his co-star and "man in the chair", played by Hart, is a real secret agent. He must set aside his ego and work with him to save the world, realising that action stars are not always real-life heroes.

The Leading Man is still in early development.

Meanwhile, Hart's production company, Hartbeat, has a multi-film deal with Netflix and will produce alongside Luke Kelly-Clyne and Bryan Smiley for Hartbeat, Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum for RK Films, Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin for Ignition Productions, Cena, and Dan Baime. Executive producers include Zak Roth, Jon and Erich Hoeber, and Jeremy Haun.

Hart is also working on other Netflix projects, including 72 Hours and Little Brother. He has previously starred in Fatherhood, Me Time, The Man from Toronto, and Lift.

Cena recently starred in Amazon MGM's Heads of State alongside Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra, which became the fourth most-watched Amazon MGM film of all time, as per Deadline.

He will also be seen in Coyote vs. Acme, a live-action Matchbox movie, and Season 2 of Peacemaker on HBO Max.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Interesting concept but I hope they don't make it too stereotypical. Indian audiences appreciate smart comedy, not just slapstick. Cena was great in Peacemaker though!
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Sarah B
As an expat in Mumbai, I'm excited but curious - will this have any Indian connection since Priyanka Chopra worked with Cena recently? Maybe a cameo would be fun!
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Arjun K
Hollywood should learn from Bollywood how to mix action and comedy properly. Our Rohit Shetty films do it much better with cars flying and all 😂 But will still watch this for Cena!
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Nikhil C
The plot sounds similar to that old Govinda film where he thinks he's a cop but actually isn't. Hollywood copying Bollywood now? 😉 Jokes aside, looks promising!
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Kavya N
Hope they release it during a holiday weekend here. Perfect time to watch with family. My dad loves Cena's wrestling and mom enjoys Hart's comedy - rare movie we can all agree on!

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