The action comedy is directed by 'Taken's Pierre Morel.
The Big Picture Relativity Media has released the official trailer for Freelance, an upcoming action-comedy starring the A-list talents of John Cena and Alison Brie. The film is the latest action undertaking for director Pierre Morel, who is known for helming the 2008 Liam Neeson starrer Taken.
The film follows Brie as freelance journalist Claire Wellington who travels to interview a ruthless, tyrannical dictator President Venegas, played by Juan Pablo Raba. In order to keep Wellington safe, ex-special forces operative Mason Pettis is hired to accompany her on the dangerous assignment.
The trailer shows off Pettis' former life as a special forces soldier, something that he is clearly eager to get back into as he notes that his new career as a lawyer has crushed his soul. Pettis initially scoffs at the opportunity to travel with Wellington, saying he's "not interested." However, a significant payday seems to change his mind, as he is told, "20 grand says you are.
Freelance Is The Latest Action Tentpole for Pierre Morel Along with the aforementioned trio, Freelance also stars Christian Slater, Marton Csokas and Alice Eve. Morel directed the film from a script by Jacob Lentz. The film is being distributed by Relativity Media and is produced by Steve Richards for Endurance Media alongside Sentient Entertainment's Renee Tab, Christopher Tuffin, Christopher Milburn and Danny H. Chan.
Besides directing Taken, which spawned two sequels and a subsequent TV series, Morel is known for helming a number of other action flicks. This includes the French film District 13 and the Jennifer Garner-starring Peppermint. He also directed the upcoming action-spy film Canary Black, set to star Kate Beckinsale.
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