Red One, an upcoming action comedy, is generating excitement ahead of its November 15, 2024 release. Directed by Jake Kasdan, known for his work on the Jumanji franchise, this film stars Dwayne Johnson as Callum Drift and Chris Evans as Jack O’Malley.
The plot centers around the unexpected duo’s mission to save Santa Claus, played by J.K. Simmons, from a nefarious scheme. As Johnson describes it, Red One promises to be a big, fun, action-packed and fresh new take on Christmas Lore.
Details About the Main Cast
This star-studded film also features Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Liu as Jacqueline Frost, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Nick Kroll, and Kristofer Hivju as Krampus.
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
The direction of the film is spearheaded by Jake Kasdan with a production team including Hiram Garcia and Chris Morgan. Multiple VFX studios like Lola VFX and RISE have contributed their expertise to bring the magical world of North Pole and holiday creatures to life.
CinemaCon’s First Look
While footage was shown at CinemaCon to select journalists, there’s significant anticipation around seeing how Johnson and Evans’ characters face off against holiday monsters like Krampus and formidable snowmen. The film’s launching theatrically will be followed by an Amazon Prime Video release in 2025.
With its ensemble cast and engaging storyline, Red One aims to capture the thrill of holiday rescue missions combined with humor and high-octane action.
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