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A former special forces operative is handed a second chance to get back in action when a journalist hires him to be her bodyguard during an interview with a volatile dictator. When they all finally meet in the fictional Paldonia, a military coup derails the scoop of a lifetime and the two must find a way to survive mercenaries, the jungle, and each other. The action comedy film Freelance stars John Cena, Alison Brie, and Juan Pablo Raba. It’s directed by Pierre Morel (Taken).

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A journalist, a bodyguard, and a dictator walk into a jungle … and chaos ensues. Claire Wellington (Brie) desperately needs the scoop of a lifetime to get her scandal-ridden career back on track. Paldonia’s unpredictable president, Venegas (Raba) — who hasn’t given an interview in decades — wants to use Claire’s massive platform to reclaim Paldonia from foreign corporate greed. And...

Before John Cena returns to the Dcu as Peacemaker this August, fans are tuning in to this action comedy that was not only poorly received by critics but was also a box office flop. Freelance was first released in 2023, and since its recent streaming release, it has found a second chance at success on Netflix, proving that not all films need the theatrical treatment to find success.

According to FlixPatrol, Freelance sat at #3 on Netflix's Top 10 Movies in the United States on August 3, 2023, sitting betweenMy Oxford Year and Kpop Demon Hunters. This feature follows Cena's character, Mason Pettits, a former special forces operative who lands a job that he hates. Things change when he's offered a high-paying private security job for journalist, Claire Wellington (Alison Brie) who's traveling to the fictional South American country of Paldonia to interview its president, Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba). Since its release, Freelance has been a box office flop.

After barely a week on the platform, Delirium is already a streaming sensation on Netflix.

Per FlixPatrol, the Colombian psychological dramaDelirium (Delirio) has officially reached the number six spot on the global streaming chart for the top series on Netflix for Jul. 24. This comes only a week after the series premiered on the platform on Jul. 18. As of the time of writing, Delirium stands just above the hit comic book adaptation The Sandman, which released the second half of its second and final season on Jul. 24.

The series stars Juan Pablo Raba as Fernando and Estefanía Piñeres as Agustina, a loving couple whose lives are thrown into chaos after a shocking development comes about for seemingly no reason at all. Delirium also stars Jacobo Diez, Jose Julia Gaviria, Miguel González and César Mora, while actors such as Paola Turbay and Juan Pablo Urrego round out the series' leading cast. Per the series' official logline,...

The Colombian drama series Delirium, adapted from author Laura Restrepo’s novel of the same name, highlights the psychological ramifications of parental neglect, generational trauma, and repressed emotions through the story of the Londones family. While the narrative focus mainly remains on Agustina Londono and Freddy ‘Midas’ McAlister, as their growth and journey of life are charted in the central plotline, the supporting characters of the series are quite important and unique in their own right. From the moral bankruptcy of aristocracy to class discrimination and themes of identity and sexuality, there is a lot Delirium tries to unpack, and the performance of the talented cast perfectly captured the intended conflicts and nuances.

Agustina Londono, played by Estefania Pineres

Colombian actor/screenwriter Estefania Pineres has gained acclaim for her writing in ventures like Mu-ki-ra Color-ido, Misteriosa, Choco, etc. She has also gained recognition through her acting performances in Netflix’s Wild District,...

Delirium pitches a non-linear narrative as a reflection of its protagonist’s shattered mind, a technique that television loves but rarely perfects. The show jumps between timelines with the frenetic energy of a channel surfer: here is the present, with professor Aguilar trying to solve the mystery of his wife; here is the recent past, with their dizzying romance; and here are her teenage years, a bleak landscape of family dysfunction and a first love with a boy named Midas.

In prestige TV, this kind of structural gambit is meant to deepen theme and character, allowing past events to inform present actions in revelatory ways. But here, the constant shifting often serves only to obscure basic plot mechanics. Instead of creating a mosaic, it feels like shuffling a deck of cards and dealing them out of order. The idea is to put us inside Agustina’s head, but the result...

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Heads of State is an action comedy film directed by Ilya Naishuller from a screenplay co-written by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Harrison Query. The Prime Video film follows the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who don’t particularly like each other, but when they get caught up in a global conspiracy and are attacked by terrorists, they must work together to survive. Heads of State stars John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, Carla Gugino, Stephen Root, and Paddy Considine. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, explosive action, and entertaining characters in Heads of State, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Big Game is an action-adventure film directed by Jalmari Helander, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Petri Jokiranta.

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Disney+ ha compartido el primer tráiler y póster de El clan Olimpia, su nueva serie de ficción basada en hechos reales.

En El clan Olimpia, la vida de Olimpia da un giro radical cuando a su marido le diagnostican un cáncer. Desesperada por salvarle la vida y mantener a su familia a flote, comienza vendiendo hachís en su barrio. Pero cuando se propone costear un tratamiento en Estados Unidos, da un paso más allá: se adentra en el tráfico de cocaína. Junto a su socio, el Moreno, Olimpia asciende vertiginosamente en el mundo del narcotráfico, estableciendo vínculos con cárteles colombianos y la mafia napolitana. Sin embargo, su entorno, una familia de tradición merchera, jamás aceptaría que una mujer se dedicara a ese mundo. Obligada a llevar una doble vida, Olimpia construye un entramado de mentiras para proteger su secreto. Pero todo se...

Stars: Frank Grillo, Eden Brolin, Melissa Leo, Andy Garcia, Mekhi Phifer, Beau Knapp, George Carroll, Josh Hutcherson, Juan Pablo Raba | Written by John Swab, Santiago Manes Moreno | Directed by John Swab

Long Gone Heroes is an action thriller directed by John Swab, this being his fifth collaboration with the always-awesome Frank Grillo. As well as boasting some more notable cast including, Josh Hutcherson, Eden Brolin, Melissa Leo, Andy Garcia, and Mekhi Phifer. Set against the politically volatile backdrop of Venezuela, it follows a former special forces soldier, Gunner (Grillo), who is drawn back into action to rescue his kidnapped niece, Julia (Brolin), a journalist entangled in a web of corruption involving oil smuggling, private military contractors, and high-level political figures. You know, that old chestnut. Clocking in at 1hr 40 this seems to be longer than many similar direct-to-video action flicks, though never really feels too long as it attempts to...

While Liam Neeson remains a compelling big-screen presence, Neeson’s action-hero persona has become increasingly derivative over the past decade. The standard Neeson action vehicle has Neeson playing a reluctant avenger or hero who employs a specific set of skills to neutralize his enemies and protect the people whom he cares about. Neeson has now acted within this formula for approximately 15 years, ever since the box-office success of the first Taken film changed the trajectory of Neeson’s career.

This formula is embodied most clearly in the 2021 action film The Marksman, in which Neeson plays a widowed Arizona rancher and former United States Marine Corps sniper who agrees to help a young boy escape a Mexican drug cartel. While The Marksman is mediocre and predictable in virtually every respect, the film is most distinguished in terms of how clearly Neeson’s character’s military sniper training is visible in Neeson’s performance,...

A divisive action thriller from the director behind aged action hero magnum opus Taken and led by an MCU star is all set to hit free streaming from next month. Released back in 2018, the revenge outing Peppermint saw a huge divide between critics and audiences in their response to this tale, which finds Daredevil and Deadpool & Wolverine’sJennifer Garner as a woman embarking on a violent vendetta of vengeance after her family is killed by a drug cartel.

Directed by Pierre Morel, who oh so successfully helped launch Liam Neeson as Hollywood’s go-to aged action hero in Taken, and written by Chad St. John of London Has Fallen fame, Peppermint stars John Ortiz, John Gallagher Jr., Juan Pablo Raba, and Tyson Ritter alongside Jennifer Garner. Peppermint is due to land on the free streaming platform Tubi on March 1, 2025, and you can check out the official synopsis below.

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Liam Neeson has spent much of the last decade inhabiting relentless action roles, and among them was the 2021 movie, The Marksman. Although the film did not set the world alight four years ago, and was mostly panned by critics, like many other Neeson movies, the film is now finding a lot of love streaming for free on Tubi.

The Marksman takes place on the border of Arizona and Mexico, with Neeson playing Jim Hanson, an ex-Marine turned rancher struggling with debts and his life of mundane routine. Things take a dramatic turn when he becomes the protector of a young boy called Miguel, who comes across the Mexican border, fleeing a dangerous drug cartel. Director Robert Lorenz delivers a grounded story with a brutal flair, as the film charts Jim’s attempts to take Miguel to safety in Chicago, while being constantly hounded by the cartel.

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Widely recognized for her roles in movies like 13 Going On 30 and Catch Me If You Can, Jennifer Garner has a diverse filmography filled with critically acclaimed hits. She has also appeared in several lesser-known films, such as Peppermint (2018).

Tubi has revealed the dozens of iconic titles hitting the free streaming service on March 1. Jennifer Garner’s R-rated action thriller Peppermint is included in the upcoming release, along with Legally Blonde, Spaceballs, and Real Steel. Peppermint and over 100 other new additions will arrive on Tubi next week.

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Peppermint (2018)

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Peppermint centers around Garner's Riley North, a loving mother and wife who wakes up from a coma after surviving a drive-by...

Exclusive: Spanish actress Nicole Wallace has signed with Tfc Management for representation.

Wallace is best known for her portrayal of Noah in the hit Prime Video film Culpa Mia (My Fault), based on the bestselling Wattpad novel series by Mercedes Ron. The Domingo González-written and directed title was the most-watched non-English language original in the platform’s history, Prime Video said in 2023. She followed Culpa Mia with starring roles in its sequels: Culpa Tuya (Your Fault) and Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault), which will premiere on the streamer on December 27, and June 2025, respectively.

She most recently starred in the Netflix limited series Ni Una Mas (Raising Voices), based on Miguel Saez Carral’s novel. The 8-episode teen drama follows 17-year-old Alma (Wallace) and her friends Greta and Nata, who have grown up together and are set to graduate from high school Alma’s life is turned upside down after she...

Long before Disney+ was created, ABC's superhero drama Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was the Marvel Cinematic Universe's foothold in the world of television. Picking up after The Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. see a mysteriously resurrected Phil Coulson lead a ragtag group of operatives. The early seasons feature occasional cameos from MCU characters like Nick Fury, Maria Hill, Jasper Sitwell, and Peggy Carter.

As the show continues, the familiar faces dwindle and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. focus on building its own array of impressive heroes and villains. With the MCU beginning to integrate characters from its other forgotten gems, there are plenty of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. characters primed to make the leap to the big time.

Lorelei Has Already Clashed With a Major MCU Hero Her Comic Counterpart Regularly Antagonizes Thor

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Elena Satine

First Episode:

Season 1, Episode 14, T.A.H.I.T.I

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2

Based on the classic comic character of the same name,...

Marvel Studios has the opportunity to reinvent many underused characters from Agents of Shield in the MCU proper. Between its 2013 premiere and 2020 finale, Marvel Television's Agents of Shield introduced many brilliant characters into live-action, both those adapted from Marvel Comics and those created specifically for the ABC series. While characters such as Phil Coulson, Melinda May, Daisy Johnson and FitzSimmons got plenty of attention, several others unfortunately fell under the radar, never getting the chance to show their full potential.

Agents of Shield's seven seasons did their best to tie into the McU's official timeline, particularly in its early days, as it connected Marvel movies including The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron. This suggested that characters who debuted in Agents of Shield could have appeared on the big-screen, but this never occurred. Instead, Agents of Shield appears to have been de-canonized,...

Stars: Frank Grillo, Eden Brolin, Melissa Leo, Andy Garcia, Mekhi Phifer, Beau Knapp, George Carroll, Josh Hutcherson, Juan Pablo Raba | Written by John Swab, Santiago Manes Moreno | Directed by John Swab

Long Gone Heroes marks the fifth collaboration between director John Swab and actor Frank Grillo beginning with Body Brokers and most recently One Day as a Lion. They might not be great cinema, but they’ve been well enough received, and more importantly, they’ve proven popular enough that they keep getting money to make more of them.

This time out, Grillo plays Gunner, ex-special forces, ex-husband, and all the other usual exes. His niece Julia is a journalist working on a story about a group violating US sanctions and bringing Venezuelan oil into the country. This gets her grabbed by some very dangerous people.

Complicating matters further is that her mother Olivia is not only a US senator,...

Quick Links The Marksman Is a High-Stakes Modern Western The Marksman Is Beloved by Audiences The Marksman Was Despised by Critics

72-year-old Irish actor Liam Neeson is known worldwide for his action roles, notably the Taken saga, where he has to relentlessly save a loved one taken from him by criminals. However, his extensive filmography also includes some dramas, such as his breakout role in Schindler's List, romantic comedies including Love Actually as a recent widower, and even musicals like Les Misrables where he plays soft-at-heart convict Jean Valjean.

What Neeson is less known for, though, is Westerns. Though the multi-faceted actor has dipped his toes in many genres, he's not necessarily known for starring in Westerns, though he has been in a few. Exceptions can be counted on one hand: Seraphim Falls (2006), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), The Marksman (2021), In the Land of Saints and Sinners...

Chile’s Juntos Films and two of Colombia’s more renowned actors, Angie Cepeda (“Rebellion”) and Juan Pablo Raba (“Narcos”), are boarding drama “Domestic Animals” by Colombian director Rafael Martínez Moreno, which participates in the Santiago Film Festival’s Sanfic Fiction Lab.

Juntos Films joins Ivan Luna and Diana Pérez Mejia of Colombia’s Ferviente Films in adapting the eponymous original story by Antonio Garcia Angel, who co-wrote the screenplay with Diego Cañizal (Spain) and Juliana Ospina (Colombia).

In “Domestic Animals,” Felicidad, a 55-year-old domestic worker in Miami, works for the Ibarra family, who appear perfect but harbor dark secrets. As she becomes part of their luxurious world, she witnesses the collapse of the marriage between Guillermo (Raba), an investor, and Claudia (Cepeda), a former beauty queen. Feeling increasingly distant from her love interest, Luis, Felicidad realizes she’s trapped in a facade, much like the neglected fish she cares for in the glass mansion.

Principal photography is underway in Chile on Prime Video Original ‘The House of the Spirits,’ an 8-part series based on Chilean author Isabel Allende’s career-launching novel. Allende, Eva Longoria and her Hyphenate Media Group are executive producing the show.

The project had been in development at lead producer FilmNation Entertainment, which brought in Chilean filmmaking team Francisca Alegria and Fernanda Urrejola (“The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future”) to write and also showrun the series alongside seasoned local director/producer Andres Wood whose extensive credits include “Machuca” and series “News of a Kidnapping” and “Los 80.” Pablo and Juan de Dios Larrain’s Fabula is providing production services.

With over 70 million copies sold, “The House of the Spirits” is considered one of the most prominent novels of the 20th century. It was brought to the big screen in 1993 by Bille August with Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Antonio Banderas...

Stars: John Cena, Alison Brie, Juan Pablo Raba, Christian Slater, Alice Eve, Marton Csokas, Sebastian Eslava | Written by Jacob Lentz | Directed by Pierre Morel

Freelance, the latest film from WWE star turned actor John Cena, delivers an engaging mix of action and comedy, elements that Cena has increasingly become known for. Directed by Pierre Morel, this film pairs Cena with Alison Brie in a fast-paced narrative that explores themes of survival and unexpected camaraderie.

In Freelance, Cena plays an ex-special forces operative who is lured out of retirement to protect a journalist (played by Alison Brie) on an assignment in a war-torn country. What begins as a seemingly straightforward protection detail quickly spirals into chaos as they find themselves embroiled in a political conspiracy, forcing them to rely on each other and their wits to stay alive.

Cena’s portrayal of a seasoned, yet somewhat jaded, operative showcases his growing versatility as an actor.

Cena and Alison Brie bring the genre up to date, with the pair comically adept enough to rescue this rescue mission from being a lame duck

This haphazard comedy-action film mostly plays like the script was written on the discarded roach of a smoked joint, but the likability of the cast makes up for a lot. WWE champ turned thespian John Cena, who always seems to know how weird he looks with his swollen torso and tiny hips, stars as soldier-turned-lawyer family man Mason Pettits. Having never got over the trauma of a mission that turned sour in the lamely named fictional Latin American nation of Paldonia, Mason nurses a sense of failure that’s undermining his marriage to wife Jenny as they try to raise a young daughter (Molly McCann) together.

One day, former comrade in arms Sebastian now running a security company, offers Mason a one-off gig protecting...

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Roman is trying to fufill his own American dream. Has the Hotel Cocaine TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on MGM+? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Hotel Cocaine, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

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A crime drama series on the MGM+ subscription service, the Hotel Cocaine TV show stars Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson, and Corina Bradley. Recurring and guest stars include Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, Candy Santana, Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and...

Roman does what he needs to do for the survival of his family in the first season of the Hotel Cocaine TV show on MGM+. As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Hotel Cocaine is cancelled or renewed for season two. MGM+ and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the first season episodes of Hotel Cocaine here.

An MGM+ crime drama series, the Hotel Cocaine TV show stars Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson, and Corina Bradley. Recurring and guest stars include Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, Candy Santana, Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez,...

Network: MGM+

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: June 16, 2024 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, Laura Gordon, Tania Watson, and Corina Bradley with Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, Candy Santana, Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and Maggie Lacey.

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A crime drama series, the Hotel Cocaine TV show was created by Chris Brancato.

The story revolves around Roman Compte (Pino), a Cuban exile and the general manager of The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late '70s and early '80s. Businessmen, politicians, international narcos, CIA and...

Hotel Cocaine has a premiere date. MGM+ has announced that the eight episode season will kick off in June with first-look photos and a teaser trailer.

Starring Danny Pino, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, and Yul Vazquez, the crime thriller is set in Miami at the start of the 1970s cocaine scene. Don Mike, Pedro Giunti, Lola Claire, Matthew Del Negro, Victor Oliveira, Robert Beck, Sam Robards, and Candy Santana are joining the previously announced recurring cast of Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and Maggie Lacey.

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Today, premium network MGM+ revealed a first look at the crime thriller Hotel Cocaine, executive produced by Chris Brancato and Guillermo Navarro (Pan’s Labyrinth).

The teaser follows the eight-episode series’ global debut at Series Mania in Lille, France. The first episode of Hotel Cocaine will premiere on June 16 on MGM+, and new episodes will air on Sundays until August 4.

Hotel Cocaine is the story of Roman Compte (Danny Pino), a Cuban exile and general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine, a glitzy nightclub, restaurant, and hotel frequented by Florida businessmen and politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians. At the center of it all was Compte, who was doing his best to keep it all going and fulfill his own American Dream.

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Diane Guerrero is set to lead horror movie “The Whistler” alongside Juan Pablo Raba.

The film, which has started shooting in Cali, Colombia, tells the story of grieving parents Nicole and Sebastian. Still reeling from losing their daughter, the couple unexpectedly inherit a remote farm in the Venezuelan plains where they are soon drawn into a nether world.

Diego Velasco (“This Fool”) is directing from a script by Carolina Paiz (“Orange Is The New Black”).

“Nicole and Sebastian arrive to find the farm overrun by mysterious squatters who claim they can conjure spirits,” reads the logline. “As Sebastian attempts to violently run them out, Nicole is lured into their world, desperate to contact her dead daughter…forcing the couple to deal not only with the spirit world, but their own inner demons.”

Hideout Pictures are producing the pic. Trevor O’Neil and Margaret Miller are producers with Shannon Houchins, Potsy Ponciroli...

Corina Bradley, Laura Gordon, and Tania Watson join ‘Hotel Cocaine’

Tania Watson (The Head), Corina Bradley (Star-Crossed Romance), and Laura Gordon (Late Night with the Devil) have joined the cast of MGM+’s crime thriller Hotel Cocaine. The threesome board the project which already has Danny Pino (Mayans M.C.), Michael Chiklis (The Shield), Mark Feuerstein (Power), and Yul Vazquez (Severance) involved as series regulars.

Chris Brancato created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Michael Panes, Alfredo Barrios Jr., and Guillermo Navarro, with Navarro directing the pilot.

Hotel Cocaine is set in the 1970s and will be shot in the Dominican Republic. The eight-episode season is expected to premiere this summer.

The streaming service also announced Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, Maggie Lacey, John Ventimiglia, and Larry Powell have joined the cast in recurring and guest starring roles.

Corina Bradley, Laura Gordon, and Tania Watson join ‘Hotel Cocaine’

Tania Watson (The Head), Corina Bradley (Star-Crossed Romance), and Laura Gordon (Late Night with the Devil) have joined the cast of MGM+’s crime thriller Hotel Cocaine. The threesome board the project which already has Danny Pino (Mayans M.C.), Michael Chiklis (The Shield), Mark Feuerstein (Power), and Yul Vazquez (Severance) involved as series regulars.

Chris Brancato created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Michael Panes, Alfredo Barrios Jr., and Guillermo Navarro, with Navarro directing the pilot.

Hotel Cocaine is set in the 1970s and will be shot in the Dominican Republic. The eight-episode season is expected to premiere this summer.

The streaming service also announced Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, Maggie Lacey, John Ventimiglia, and Larry Powell have joined the cast in recurring and guest starring roles.

Hotel Cocaine has added to its cast. Tania Watson, Corina Bradley, and Laura Gordon are joining the previously announced cast of Danny Pino, Michael Chiklis, Mark Feuerstein, and Yul Vazquez.

Mayra Hermosillo, Juan Pablo Raba, Erniel Baez, Nick Barkla, Cale Ambrozic, Camila Valero, and Maggie Lacey have recurring roles while John Ventimiglia and Larry Powell will guest.

Chris Brancato and Guillermo Navarro are executive producers for the eight-episode series, which is set in the Miami cocaine scene of the late 1970s. Production resumes later this month, and the show will arrive on the streaming service this summer.

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Exclusive: Tania Watson (The Head), Corina Bradley (Star-Crossed Romance) and Laura Gordon (Late Night with the Devil) have joined Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chiklis and Mark Feuerstein as series regulars in the MGM+ series Hotel Cocaine. Production on the Chris Brancato and Guillermo Navarro series resumes this month in the Dominican Republic following a pause during the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

The eight-episode series from MGM+ Studios, in partnership with MGM Television, is slated to premiere this summer.

Hotel Cocaine is the story of Roman Compte, a Cuban exile and general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine; a glitzy nightclub, restaurant, and hotel frequented by Florida businessmen and politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians. At the center of it all was Compte,...

Cena and Brie display zero chemistry a dumb adventure yarn set in a fictional South American state. It feels like it should be a satire of the genre, but isn’t

Taken director Pierre Morel gets it really, really wrong with this dumb, crude and not remotely entertaining action-comedy. The idea isn’t too bad: it’s about a former US special forces soldier who gets caught up in a South American coup after being hired as bodyguard to a journalist. You can picture Armando Iannucci running with the satirical possibilities, or a more serious-minded film-maker wading knee-deep into moral murk, John le Carré style. Instead, Morel, working with a script by Jacob Lentz, squanders the basic concept – not to mention the gym time that wrestler-turned-actor John Cena put in to get the upper body of a Greek god.

Cena plays Mason Pettits, a military veteran struggling with post-army life...

“Freelance” is a new action comedy feature. directed by Pierre Morel starring John Cena, Alison Brie, Juan Pablo Raba, Alice Eve, Marton Csokas and Christian Slater, now screening in theaters:

“…years after retiring from the ‘Army’, a ‘Special Forces’ operator takes a job providing security for a female journalist as she interviews a cruel dictator.

“But when a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, the three are forced to escape into the jungle together…”

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One would be forgiven for having absolutely no idea that a new action/comedy starring Jon Cena and Alison Brie hit theaters this past weekend. "Freelance" did, indeed, arrive in more than 2,000 theaters and was straight-up buried by the horror sensation that is "Five Nights at Freddy's." It would be one thing for a movie to come in second -- or even third place -- against a blockbuster release like that. Unfortunately for those behind this film, however, it barely made it into the top 10.

Relativity Media's "Freelance" opened to just $2 million, coming in at number eight on the charts for the weekend, per The Numbers. It made less than "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ($2.1 million), which is in the second weekend of its 30th anniversary re-release, and little more than "Saw X" ($1.7 million), which has been in theaters for five weekends. The worst news of all? Cena and Brie's...

Well, that's not a great way to launch your latest movie. The new action comedy, Freelance, has debuted with the joint-lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of all time, with a 0% positive rating following its release. The movie, which stars Alison Brie and John Cena, centers around Brie's character, who embarks on a journey to South America for an interview with the authoritarian leader, President Venegas, portrayed by Juan Pablo Raba.

John Cena and Alison Brie's new film, Freelance, is off to a rough start. Despite a talented starring duo, the film currently holds a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Pierre Morel, known for his work on Taken, Freelance follows an ex-special forces operative (Cena) who takes a job to provide security for a journalist (Brie) as she interviews the dictator (Juan Pablo Raba) of a fictional country named Paldonia. A military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, and they are forced to escape into the jungle, where they must survive.

Along with the major complaints from critics is that the film – described as a comedy – is just not funny. Collider's Ross Bonaime writes:

"The action is never exciting, the jokes never land, and the pacing is all over the place. Freelance takes an absurd amount of time to get going, as it slogs through...

Freelance starts off strong with dark comedy and a gritty tone, but falls victim to conventional filmmaking and lacks genuine laughs. John Cena's comedic timing and facial reactions to Venegas' antics are the best parts of the film. The movie feels harmless and kid-friendly, missing opportunities for raunchy fun and gritty violence that audiences may have expected.

With both a hard R-rating and wrestler-turned-Hollywood star John Cena and bombshell comedic genius Alison Brie involved in the new film Freelance, it's fair to expect gritty violence laced with dark and sexy humor, like if Rush Hour had a less kid-friendly MPAA rating. The Deadpool franchise comes to mind as an example, or even The Nice Guys. And the new action-comedy from Taken director Pierre Morel is rated R for "violence and language," though it probably could even have been rated PG, if the occasional blood spatter or F-words were omitted.

Freelance, which stars John Cena and Alison Brie, has debuted to a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes with 15 reviews. This score could change as more reviews are released. This marks Cena's second critically-panned movie in a row after Vacation Friends 2. Critics take issue with just about every aspect of Freelance, claiming it has no comedy to speak of, poor action scenes, and no chemistry between its lead actors.

Freelance, the new action comedy starring John Cena, has debuted to a dismal 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Pierre Morel (Taken), Freelance stars Cena as an ex-special forces soldier tasked with protecting a journalist, played by Community's Alison Brie, after a violent coup breaks out during her interview with a South American dictator. In addition to Cena and Brie, the film's cast includes Christian Slater, Alice Eve, Marton Csokas, and Juan Pablo Raba.

Now, on the day of Freelance's release in theaters,...

John Cena's newest movie is not being received well by critics.

Freelance, which also stars Alison Brie and Juan Pablo Raba, currently has a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes with 14 reviews. The critics who have reviewed the film tore into it. Barry Hertz of Globe and Mail stressed that Cena deserves better than the latest directorial effort of Pierre Morel, who previously helmed Taken (2008), while Derek Smith of Slant Magazine referred to Freelance as "a cinematic Frankenstein." The movie does not yet have an audience score.

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The official trailer for Freelance showcases Mason Pettis (Cena) coming out of retirement to rescue Claire Wellington (Brie) in the midst of political tensions in the fictional country of Paldonia. However, while they are trying to escape, Claire continues to interview Juan Venegas (Raba), the president of Paldonia. The synopsis for film further teases the...

Freelance is an action comedy film directed by Pierre Morel, from a screenplay by Jacob Lentz. The film revolves around Mason Pettits, a retired Special Forces operator who takes on the job of providing protection to Claire Wellington as she interviews the president of Paldonia Juan Venegas. But things go awry when a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview and all three of them have to run for their lives. Freelance stars John Cena and Alison Brie in the lead roles with Juan Pablo Raba, Christian Slater, and Alice Eve starring in leading roles. So, if you love the action comedy film here are some similar movies you could watch next.

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Freelance begins with disappointment. In a montage awkwardly told in first-person, John Cena’s Mason Pettits laments that he knows exactly what he’s been put on this world to do, and yet, he hasn’t been able to do it. After becoming a lawyer and hating it, Mason quit to become a special forces operative, where he soon went on a mission to assassinate President Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba) of Paldonia that left him injured and with half of his team dead. Now, Mason is trapped in the “nightmarish” existence he feared: he’s a lawyer, living a suburban life with his wife (an almost nonexistent Alice Eve), and his loving daughter. It doesn’t take long into Freelance for us to realize that we begin to feel like Mason, as we know this absolutely isn’t the type of garbage John Cena should be doing.

The specific fantasy that Freelance is tapping into is probably as old as the concept of American masculinity itself. The action comedy, directed by Pierre Morel (Taken), centers on a middling suburban lawyer (John Cena) with a profound and unshakable understanding that this is not what he’s meant for. He’s meant to be a good guy, a hero, a super-jacked soldier who dives headfirst into danger; in fact he was that guy once, until a back injury ended his military career.

Though the film follows Cena’s Mason to South America and back, really its central journey is Mason’s back to the manly man he’s been inside all along. But even the most cherished daydream needs a bit of skill and finessing if it’s to translate to the big screen, and that’s where Freelance falls fatally short — yielding not an uplifting escape, but an enervating bore.

Pierre Morel’s Freelance follows disgraced American journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie) and her ex-military bodyguard, Mason Pettits (John Cena), as he escorts her to the fictional South American country of Paldonia for an exclusive interview with its dictator, Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba). While the film starts out by presenting Paldonia and its leader as unrepentantly evil—among other things, we’re told that Venegas is responsible for the deaths of half of Pettits’s former squad years earlier—it eventually reveals that various imperialist forces and corporate-funded mercenary groups have been actively undermining Venegas as a means of forcing him to sell valuable natural resources for a cheaper rate.

That’s a surprising turn of events, especially for an action-comedy, given Hollywood’s typically simplistic representations of under-developed countries whose conditions are presented as justification for American intervention. Regrettably, that’s the only surprise to be found in Jacob Lentz’s screenplay,...

Plot: A former special forces operative (John Cena) turned family man lawyer is tempted by an old friend to take a job as a bodyguard for a famous journalist (Alison Brie) who’s set to interview a dictator.

Review: Pierre Morel will forever be celebrated as the director who turned Liam Neeson into an action star. His movie, Taken, remains (by a long shot) the best movie in that franchise. Now, Morel is dipping his toe into a different genre, the action-comedy. While Freelance has some well-conceived action sequences and a game cast, there’s a big problem – the movie isn’t funny.

Indeed, Cena can be hilarious, given the right material. He has a twinkle in his eye that makes him personable despite his hulking physique, with Blockers an excellent example of that. But he feels like the wrong fit for this. Given that the premise seems to promise...

“Freelance” is a new action comedy feature. directed by Pierre Morel starring John Cena, Alison Brie, Juan Pablo Raba, Alice Eve, Marton Csokas and Christian Slater, releasing October 27, 2023 in theaters:

“…years after retiring from the ‘Army’, a ‘Special Forces’ operator takes a job providing security for a female journalist as she interviews a cruel dictator.

“But when a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, the three are forced to escape into the jungle together…”

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Director Pierre Morel praises John Cena's ability to bring emotional vulnerability to his role in Freelance, showcasing a different side of the actor. Alison Brie's dedication and physicality in her first action genre role surprised and impressed Morel. Juan Pablo Raba brings eccentricity and humor to his portrayal of dictator Juan Venegas, making the character compelling and likable despite his dangerous nature.

The new action comedy Freelance follows Mason Pettits, an ex-Army Special Forces soldier who feels stuck in his life. He takes a job offered by an ex-Army buddy protecting disgraced journalist Claire Wellington, who is conducting a highly coveted interview with President Juan Venegas of Paldonia. However, things take a drastic turn when the trio are nearly killed in a military coup meant to overthrow Venegas. They will have to work together to not only survive in the deadly jungle but also discover a dark truth...

John Cena and Alison Brie's comedic chops are in no doubt, with the former proving time and again his ability to seamlessly blend humor with action-packed roles. The two are set to star together in the upcoming action-comedy Freelance releasing in theaters this weekend. Ahead of the release, a new sneak peek has been released featuring the movie's three main characters, Cena's ex-Special Forces operative Mason Pettits, Brie's journalist, Claire Wellington, and the tyrannical President Venegas played by Juan Pablo Raba.

John Cena and Alison Brie star in the action comedy Freelance, where Cena's character is offered $20,000 to protect her. Director Pierre Morel, known for his work on Taken, brings his action expertise to Freelance with intense set pieces and stunts. Brie enjoyed her time in Colombia, praising the food and the people. #JohnCena #AlisonBrie #Freelance #actionfilm #PierreMorel #Colombia

Christian Slater offers John Cena $20,000 to protect Alison Brie! Hooked yet? Well, it’s the setup for director Pierre Morel’s upcoming film Freelance. Nothing seems to be going Mason’s (Cena) way, but he’s offered $20,000 by Slater’s character, Sebastian, to escort a journalist named Claire Wellington (Brie) safely out of Paldonia. Check out a brand-new, exclusive clip from Freelance below:

Freelance also stars Alice Eve as Mason’s disenchanted wife, and the film features the additional talents of Juan Pablo Raba, Marton Csokas and Julianne Arrieta. Jacob Lentz (Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Freelance follows Mason Pettits, a former Special Forces soldier who is hired for a freelance gig providing security for journalist Claire Wellington. Their mission takes a dangerous turn when a military coup breaks out, putting their lives at risk and forcing them to work together to survive. John Cena, Alison Brie, and Juan Pablo Raba showcase their comedic and action skills in this explosive comedy set to hit theaters on October 27.

Freelance follows a former Special Forces soldier, Mason Pettits. Stuck at a dead-end job, he is recruited by Sebastian Earle, a military buddy, for a one-time freelance gig. Although initially reluctant, the money is good, and it seems simple enough to provide security for disgraced journalist Claire Wellington. Claire and Mason travel to Paldonia so she can interview the nation's president, Juan Venegas.

However, things take a turn when a military coup breaks out, ousting President Venegas and putting all their lives in danger.

Freelance is a new action comedy film that promises to be a typical good time at the theater. It features well-known actors in a tried-and-true formula. The plot follows Mason Petit, a former special forces who takes a one-off job to accompany a journalist to interview a president in a dangerous country. When they are attacked during a coup, they must band together to survive. The cast includes John Cena, Alison Brie, and Juan Pablo Raba in comedic roles. Cena and Brie are both versatile actors who excel in comedy, while Raba adds a wildcard element to the film. Director Pierre Morel, known for the Taken series, may bring the perfect mix of action and comedy to the film.

There is nothing quite as fun as an action comedy. It takes a special actor or set of actors to set up both sides of the equation. Now, there is a new player in the mix,...