Henry Cavill Joins Kevin Hart in Netflix Spy Comedy as Rival Spy
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Henry Cavill has signed on to star alongside Kevin Hart in a new untitled action comedy for Netflix. The film casts both actors as rival spies whose double lives collide after their wives become friends in a Lamaze class. The unexpected connection forces the two men into a reluctant partnership as they navigate fatherhood and espionage. McG is directing the project, with Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort producing. The script was written by Adam and Aaron Nee and Jonathan Tropper, based on a short story by Sean Lewis. No release date or character details have been announced for the film.
What’s verified
Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart star as rival spies in an untitled Netflix action comedy.
The characters meet in a Lamaze class after their wives become friends.
The two men become reluctant partners while navigating fatherhood and espionage.
McG is directing the film.
Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort are producing.
The script was written by Adam and Aaron Nee and Jonathan Tropper.
The project is based on a short story by Sean Lewis.
Not yet confirmed
Variety reports that Hart also produces via his Hartbeat banner, but no other source confirms this.
Collider reports that Cavill has been fan-cast as James Bond and that Denis Villeneuve may be seeking a younger actor for the role, but no other source mentions this.
Neither source reveals specific plot details about Cavill’s character or a release date.
Key figures
Henry Cavill, Kevin Hart, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, McG (director), Adam Nee, Aaron Nee, Jonathan Tropper, Sean Lewis
Sources: Variety, collider.com
