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Eva Green & Samuel L. Jackson Reunite for Comedy Thriller
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Eva Green, known for her Bond role, is returning to comedy.
- She will star alongside Samuel L. Jackson in 'Just Play Dead'.
- The film involves a criminal faking his death for insurance.
Eva Green, celebrated for her portrayal of Bond girl Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, is embracing a new genre with her upcoming film. The actress has expressed a long-standing desire to return to comedy, a wish now fulfilled with the announcement of Martin Campbell's thriller, 'Just Play Dead.'
In this new venture, Green will share the screen with veteran actor Samuel L. Jackson. The duo previously collaborated on Tim Burton's 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.' Green has spoken about Jackson's invaluable energy and confidence on set, anticipating a fruitful partnership for this film.
The synopsis reveals that the film follows a wealthy criminal mastermind, played by Jackson, who orchestrates a plan to fake his own death to claim a $30 million life insurance policy. Green will play his "grieving" wife, Nora, in what promises to be an engaging and humorous plot.
