Trish Sie, known for The Sleepover and Step Up All In, directs Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy, ‘Players’ movie, written by Whit Anderson (Ozark, Daredevil, The Twilight Zone). Hollywood heavyweight Marc Platt, producer of La La Land and Bridge of Spies, is part of the project.
Platt, who is an executive producer for Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, brings his experience to the table with six Academy Award nominations.
‘Players’ Movie: Release Date, Streaming Platform
The film is a collaboration between Campfire, I Can & I Will Productions, and Marc Platt Productions. Initially slated for a 2023 release, “Players” faced a delay, now expected to hit screens in 2024, though no specific date has been announced.
‘Players’ Movie: Filming
Tom Ellis shared the commencement of filming on Instagram in July 2021, with official shooting spanning from July 26 to September 10, 2021, in New York City.
‘Players’ Movie: Budget and Setting
The movie’s budget falls between $10 and $20 million, with New York City serving as the backdrop, replacing the original plan to set the story in Chicago.
‘Players’ Movie: Plot
“Players” centers around New York sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) and her friend Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), known for their successful hook-up ‘plays.’ When Mack unexpectedly falls for one of her targets (Tom Ellis), they grapple with the shift from casual to committed relationships.
The movie boasts a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes and has received a TV-MA rating, as indicated in the latest meta update.
‘Players’ Movie: Cast
In addition to the lead trio, Damon Wayans Jr. (New Girl), YouTube star Liza Koshy, Augustus Prew (The Lord of the Rings series), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men), Jerry Kernion (Chicago Fire), and Brock O’Hurn (Boo! A Madea Halloween) join the ensemble cast.