Freelance (2023 film)

Freelance is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Pierre Morel and written by Jacob Lentz in his feature writing debut. It stars John Cena, Alison Brie, Juan Pablo Raba, and Christian Slater.

Freelance
Promotional poster
Directed byPierre Morel
Written byJacob Lentz
Produced by
  • Steve Richards
  • Renee Tab
  • Christopher Tuffin
  • Camilo Buendia Villaveces
Starring
CinematographyThierry Arbogast
Edited byChris Tonick
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byRelativity Media
Release date
  • October 27, 2023 (2023-10-27)
Running time
109 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$40 million

Premise

Years after retiring from the Army, former Special Forces operator Mason Pettits takes a job providing security for journalist Claire Wellington as she interviews Juan Venegas, president of Paldonia. When a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, the three are forced to escape into the jungle together.

Cast

Production

Freelance is the feature writing debut of television screenwriter Jacob Lentz. The film was announced on October 6, 2021, with Pierre Morel directing and John Cena attached to star. The film was reported to have a budget of at least $40 million.[2][3] In January 2022, Alison Brie,[4] Juan Pablo Raba,[5] Alice Eve, Marton Csokas,[6] and Christian Slater joined the cast.[7] Filming began in Colombia on January 17, 2022, with cinematographer Thierry Arbogast.[8]

Release

Freelance is scheduled to be released in theaters by Relativity Media on October 27, 2023.[9]

References
  1. "Freelance (15)". British Board of Film Classification. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (October 22, 2021). "John Cena In Negotiations To Star In Action-Comedy Movie Freelance From Taken Director Pierre Morel — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  3. Roxborough, Scott (November 10, 2021). "AFM: John Cena Action Comedy Freelance Sells Wide". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  4. Kit, Borys (January 14, 2022). "Alison Brie Joins John Cena in Action Comedy Freelance (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  5. Wiseman, Andreas (January 18, 2022). "Juan Pablo Raba Joins John Cena & Alison Brie In Pierre Morel Action-Comedy Freelance; Filming Begins In Colombia". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  6. Wiseman, Andreas (January 20, 2022). "Freelance: Alice Eve & Marton Csokas Join John Cena Action-Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  7. Wiseman, Andreas (January 27, 2022). "Christian Slater Joins John Cena, Alison Brie & Juan Pablo Raba In Action-Comedy Freelance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  8. Sentient Entertainment is proud to announce that we have commenced principal photography on FREELANCE today. Sentient Entertainment. January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022 – via Instagram.
  9. Sim, Jonathan (September 11, 2023). "Freelance Release Date Delayed for John Cena-led Comedy Movie". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
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