John Cena; Kathy Bates.Photo: Rich Polk/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicJohn Cenais taking a thrilling turn with his latest film, pairing up withKathy Batesfor a political drama.TheVacation Friendsstar, 44, and theMiseryactress, 73, are the latest names to joinThe Independent,Deadlinereports. The casting announcement comes just weeks afterThe Hollywood Reporterfirst reported news of the upcoming film, which also starsSuccession’sBrian CoxandQueen & SlimactressJodie Turner-Smith.The Independent,which is set during “the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history,” follows “an idealistic young journalist (Turner-Smith) who teams up with her idol (Cox) to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands,” per Deadline.Cena and Bates have both been cast as presidential candidates, with Cena portraying an independent in the race and Bates playing the first female presidential candidate, perTHR.John Cena to return to WWE for 20th anniversary.Dia Dipasupil/Getty"We’re incredibly excited to partner with Kathy Bates and John Cena onThe Independent," said Brian O’Shea, an executive producer on the film and CEO of The Exchange, the company financing and handling sales ofThe Independent, per Deadline.O’Shea added, “Kathy’s exceptional acting skills, paired with Cena’s global appeal and ability to transform on-screen, make them incredible additions to this film. We couldn’t be happier that they’ve signed on.“Cena’s latest role comes after the actor starred in the superhero movieThe Suicide Squad. He is currentlyreprising his roleas Peacemaker for aSuicide Squadspinoff series heading to HBO Max. Cena also recently showed off his comedic chops inVacation Friends, a rom-com that premiered on Hulu andbroke recordsas the streamer’s most-watched original movie in its opening weekend.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicNext up, he’s set to star in the spy movieArgyllealongsideBryce Dallas HowardandHenry Cavilland will play a former Navy SEAL in the thrillerThe Janson Directive.Bates most recently appeared inAmerican Horror Story,The HighwaymenandRichard Jewell,and has two additional films in the works along withThe Independent. The actress is set to star in the adaptation of the popular Judy Blume book,Are You ThereGod? It’s Me, Margaret, and will also appear in the comedyThe Miracle Club.The Independentcomes from director Amy Rice with a script from Evan Parter.
John Cena; Kathy Bates.Photo: Rich Polk/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
John Cenais taking a thrilling turn with his latest film, pairing up withKathy Batesfor a political drama.TheVacation Friendsstar, 44, and theMiseryactress, 73, are the latest names to joinThe Independent,Deadlinereports. The casting announcement comes just weeks afterThe Hollywood Reporterfirst reported news of the upcoming film, which also starsSuccession’sBrian CoxandQueen & SlimactressJodie Turner-Smith.The Independent,which is set during “the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history,” follows “an idealistic young journalist (Turner-Smith) who teams up with her idol (Cox) to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands,” per Deadline.Cena and Bates have both been cast as presidential candidates, with Cena portraying an independent in the race and Bates playing the first female presidential candidate, perTHR.John Cena to return to WWE for 20th anniversary.Dia Dipasupil/Getty"We’re incredibly excited to partner with Kathy Bates and John Cena onThe Independent,” said Brian O’Shea, an executive producer on the film and CEO of The Exchange, the company financing and handling sales ofThe Independent, per Deadline.O’Shea added, “Kathy’s exceptional acting skills, paired with Cena’s global appeal and ability to transform on-screen, make them incredible additions to this film. We couldn’t be happier that they’ve signed on.“Cena’s latest role comes after the actor starred in the superhero movieThe Suicide Squad. He is currentlyreprising his roleas Peacemaker for aSuicide Squadspinoff series heading to HBO Max. Cena also recently showed off his comedic chops inVacation Friends, a rom-com that premiered on Hulu andbroke recordsas the streamer’s most-watched original movie in its opening weekend.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicNext up, he’s set to star in the spy movieArgyllealongsideBryce Dallas HowardandHenry Cavilland will play a former Navy SEAL in the thrillerThe Janson Directive.Bates most recently appeared inAmerican Horror Story,The HighwaymenandRichard Jewell,and has two additional films in the works along withThe Independent. The actress is set to star in the adaptation of the popular Judy Blume book,Are You ThereGod? It’s Me, Margaret, and will also appear in the comedyThe Miracle Club.The Independentcomes from director Amy Rice with a script from Evan Parter.
John Cenais taking a thrilling turn with his latest film, pairing up withKathy Batesfor a political drama.
TheVacation Friendsstar, 44, and theMiseryactress, 73, are the latest names to joinThe Independent,Deadlinereports. The casting announcement comes just weeks afterThe Hollywood Reporterfirst reported news of the upcoming film, which also starsSuccession’sBrian CoxandQueen & SlimactressJodie Turner-Smith.
The Independent,which is set during “the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history,” follows “an idealistic young journalist (Turner-Smith) who teams up with her idol (Cox) to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands,” per Deadline.
Cena and Bates have both been cast as presidential candidates, with Cena portraying an independent in the race and Bates playing the first female presidential candidate, perTHR.
John Cena to return to WWE for 20th anniversary.Dia Dipasupil/Getty
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Kathy Bates and John Cena onThe Independent,” said Brian O’Shea, an executive producer on the film and CEO of The Exchange, the company financing and handling sales ofThe Independent, per Deadline.
O’Shea added, “Kathy’s exceptional acting skills, paired with Cena’s global appeal and ability to transform on-screen, make them incredible additions to this film. We couldn’t be happier that they’ve signed on.”
Cena’s latest role comes after the actor starred in the superhero movieThe Suicide Squad. He is currentlyreprising his roleas Peacemaker for aSuicide Squadspinoff series heading to HBO Max. Cena also recently showed off his comedic chops inVacation Friends, a rom-com that premiered on Hulu andbroke recordsas the streamer’s most-watched original movie in its opening weekend.
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Next up, he’s set to star in the spy movieArgyllealongsideBryce Dallas HowardandHenry Cavilland will play a former Navy SEAL in the thrillerThe Janson Directive.
Bates most recently appeared inAmerican Horror Story,The HighwaymenandRichard Jewell,and has two additional films in the works along withThe Independent. The actress is set to star in the adaptation of the popular Judy Blume book,Are You ThereGod? It’s Me, Margaret, and will also appear in the comedyThe Miracle Club.
The Independentcomes from director Amy Rice with a script from Evan Parter.
source: people.com
