Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart Team Up for Netflix's New Spy Comedy
Henry Cavill Joins Kevin Hart in Netflix Spy Comedy

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Henry Cavill will star alongside Kevin Hart in an upcoming Netflix action comedy where they play rival spies whose lives intertwine in a Lamaze class. The film, directed by McG, explores their unexpected partnership as they navigate fatherhood.
- 01Cavill and Hart portray rival spies who meet in a Lamaze class due to their wives' friendship.
- 02The film's plot involves the two men becoming partners while dealing with their double lives.
- 03Directed by McG, the film is produced by Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort.
- 04The screenplay is written by Adam and Aaron Nee along with Jonathan Tropper.
- 05The project is based on a short story by Sean Lewis and features Hart as a producer through his Hartbeat banner.
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Henry Cavill is set to star alongside Kevin Hart in a new action comedy for Netflix, where the two play rival spies whose lives unexpectedly intersect during a Lamaze class, thanks to their wives forming a close friendship. The film's synopsis hints at a blend of humor and danger as their double lives collide, compelling them to become reluctant partners and confidantes on their journey to fatherhood. Directed by McG, this untitled project is produced by Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort. The screenplay is penned by Adam and Aaron Nee, who recently worked on the film 'Masters of the Universe', along with Jonathan Tropper. The story is inspired by a short narrative from Sean Lewis. In addition to starring, Hart will also produce the film through his Hartbeat production company, alongside Luke Kelly-Clyne and Bryan Smiley. The production team includes Levy, Dan Levine, and Emily Morris from 21 Laps, along with Reynolds, George Dewey, and Patrick Gooing from Maximum Effort. The news of Cavill's casting was first reported by The Wrap, with more details anticipated soon.
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