Making a new friend can be one of the most thrilling experiences, but what happens when that friendship spirals into chaos? That’s exactly what Kevin James is about to discover when Alan Ritchson enters his world in the fresh trailer for Playdate, a Prime Video original action comedy. Alongside James and Ritchson, the movie also stars Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Benjamin Pajak, Banks Pierce, Hiro Kanagawa, Stephen Root, and Isla Fisher. Directed by Luke Greenfield, known for hits like The Girl Next Door and Let’s Be Cops, the film’s screenplay is penned by Neil Goldman.
Here’s the juicy part: the story centers on Brian (Kevin James), a recently unemployed accountant who agrees to spend an afternoon with Jeff (Alan Ritchson), a charming stay-at-home dad, and their kids. Brian expects a quiet day filled with casual chats and tossing a football—but instead, he’s catapulted into a life-or-death chase when a group of relentless mercenaries come after them. Brian’s lack of survival skills stands in stark contrast to Jeff’s mysterious readiness, thrusting them into ridiculous and high-stakes predicaments. Luke Greenfield cleverly merges the simplicity of suburban dad life with adrenaline-pumping action, turning what should have been a calm playdate into an outrageous and hilarious battle involving minivans and professional assassins.
The production team includes Luke Greenfield, Jason Benoit, Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Mark Fasano, and Jeffrey Greenstein, while executive producers feature Alan Ritchson, Dan Spilo, Neil Goldman, Michelle Meyers, Alexis Garcia, Matthew Goldberg, Lee Broda, and Jamal Sannon.
The film is set to land on Prime Video and be available for streaming starting November 12.
But here’s where it gets controversial—Alan Ritchson is also starring in the upcoming silent revenge film Motor City, which is sparking conversations due to its unique style. Our own Chris Bumbray praised it enthusiastically in his review, highlighting its rare dialogue-free format and its selections for prestigious festivals like TIFF and Venice. He wrote, “Revenge movies about wrongly accused heroes aren’t new, but this one stands out because of how it’s executed. While some audiences may not enjoy a silent action movie, I was captivated by the craftsmanship. With Ritchson’s rising stardom, this film might be one that stays in conversations for years.”
So, what do you think? Could a quiet family day realistically turn into such a frantic escape? And is a silent action movie the bold new frontier or a niche experiment? Share your thoughts below and let’s get this debate started!
Source: Prime Video
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