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Players is one of Netflix’s major upcoming romantic comedies that’s set to be released on Netflix in 2024 but was originally set to release in 2023. Here’s what we currently know about Players.
The film is directed by Trish Sie (The Sleepover, Step Up All In) and written by Whit Anderson (Ozark, Daredevil, The Twilight Zone).
Producer Marc Platt, known for creating some of Hollywood’s biggest hits like La La Land and Bridge of Spies, is involved in the project. Platt also served as an executive producer on the Netflix Original The Trial of the Chicago 7, which received six Academy Award nominations.
Campire, I Can & I Will Productions, and Marc Platt Productions are behind the movie.
Let’s delve into further details:
When Will Players Be Released on Netflix?
In January 2023, Netflix listed Players in its release schedule for the year, hinting at a Fall 2023 release. However, by late July, the release was postponed to 2024, with no specific date announced.
Tom Ellis Instagram Picture before beginning filming for Players
News of production began with a Tom Ellis Instagram post on July 19th, 2021, announcing his excitement to film in NYC. Official filming started on July 26th, 2021, and wrapped around September 10th, 2021.
The budget of the movie is reportedly somewhere between $10 and $20M.
Filming took place in New York City, capturing the attention of the public and media:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 05: Gina Rodriguez is seen filming on location for ‘Players’ on August 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Magazine Hola! and DailyMail captured several moments of the cast and crew during filming.
GINA RODRIGUEZ AND LIZA KOSHY filming Players for Netflix
What Is the Plot of Players?
The plot of Players, likened to Will Smith’s Hitch, revolves around:
“New York sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) and her friend Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), along with their crew, have spent years crafting successful hook-up ‘plays.’ However, when Mack unexpectedly falls for one of her targets (Tom Ellis), they all must learn what it means to play for keeps.”
Originally, the plot was set in Chicago.
An update to the meta on the Players movie suggests the movie has a 1 hour and 45 minutes runtime and has been given a TV-MA rating.
Who Are the Cast Members of Players?
Fans of Lucifer will be thrilled to see Tom Ellis in another Netflix Original. Gina Rodriguez, recently seen in Netflix’s Awake, joins the cast alongside Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth)
Damon Wayans Jr. (New Girl) will play Adam. YouTube star Liza Koshy and Augustus Prew (The Lord of the Rings series) will appear in unknown roles.
What’s on Netflix can also confirm that Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live) and Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men) will also star. Additional cast members include Jerry Kernion (Chicago Fire) as Carl and Brock O’Hurn (Boo! A Madea Halloween) as Brady Stratton.
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