Signature Entertainment and Highland Film Group have announced Just Play Dead, a twist-filled thriller directed by Martin Campbell. The film reunites director Campbell, known for high-profile action and thriller work, with a cast led by Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green.
Premise
The story centers on wealthy criminal Jack Wolfe, who appears to engineer an elaborate escape by faking his own death. The plot involves an insurance payout scheme and a web of betrayal that plays out in a lush tropical setting. As deception deepens, alliances shift and deadly traps are set, turning the situation into a tense battle of wits where identities and motives are far from what they seem.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Martin Campbell
- Writer: Dan Gordon
- Principal cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, Eoin Macken, María Pedraza, Jason Fernández
- Producers: Valentin Dimitrov, Sagiv Diamant, Phil Hunt, Mario Reinach, Moshe Diamant
- Executive producers (selected): Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, Henry Winterstern, Sean Maurer, Peter Jarowey, Rich Goldberg, Samuel L. Jackson
Release
- Just Play Dead is scheduled to open in select theaters on August 28.
- A digital on-demand release is planned for September 1.
The film is described as a vibrant, high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller set against a tropical backdrop, promising twists around wealth, manipulation and survival. With a veteran director and a mix of established and rising performers, the project positions itself as a suspense-driven entry with cinematic production values.
Source: HorrorNews.net