A nonetheless from the trailer for ‘Jackpot!’

John Cena and Akwafina (how they rhyme!) escape murderous lottery-chasers in Paul Feig’s new LA-set action-comedy, Jackpot!

Beforehand titled Grand Theft Lotto, the movie centres on an aspiring actress, Katie, performed by Akwafina, who wins the coveted ‘Grand Lottery jackpot’. This sudden windfall paints an enormous purple goal on Katie’s head, as she’s chased and attacked by violent jackpot-hunters trying to declare the prize for themselves. Cena performs Noel, a musclebound lottery ‘safety agent’ out to guard Katie. Sim Liu rolls up in a white swimsuit as Noel’s enterprise rival within the lottery safety commerce.

“Within the close to future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner earlier than sunset to legally declare their multi-billion greenback jackpot,” reads a synopsis of the movie.

Fieg has directed movies like Bridesmaids (2011), Spy (2015), and A Easy Favor (2018).

Jackpot! is written by Rob Yescombe and can stream on Amazon Prime Video from August 15.