Bollywood Star Randeep Hooda Joins John Cena in ‘Matchbox’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Bollywood star Randeep Hooda is set to reunite with “Extraction” director Sam Hargrave for Apple Original Films’ upcoming action thriller “Matchbox,” marking their second collaboration following their 2020 Netflix hit.
The live-action film, based on Mattel’s die-cast matchbox toy vehicle line, stars John Cena, Teyonah Parris, Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson.
Production is currently underway in Budapest, where Hooda is joining the cast. Hargrave is directing based on a screenplay by David Coggeshall (“The Family Plan,” “Orphan: First Kill”) and Jonathan Tropper (upcoming “Your Friends and Neighbors,” “The Adam Project”).
The film is produced by Skydance’s David Ellison and Dana Goldberg as well as Don Granger and Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films. “Matchbox” will follow a group of childhood friends who must work together to stop an impending worldwide disaster and rediscover their friendship along the way.
Read more on variety.com
