Role Play

Movie Trailer

Release Date
January 12, 2024

Genre
Action Comedy

Cast & Crew

• Kaley Cuoco as Emma Brackett
• David Oyelowo as Dave Brackett
• Bill Nighy as Bob Kellerman
• Connie Nielsen as Gwen Carver
• Rudi Dharmalingam as Rajendra ‘Raj’ Bakshi
• Lucia Aliu as Caroline Brackett
• Regan Bryan-Gudgeon as Wyatt Brackett
• Simon Delaney as Toby Berman
• Sonia Henry as Karen Shah
• Jade-Eleena Dregorius as Ji
• Julia Schunevitsch as Salas
• Stephanie Levi-John as Molly
• Steffen Jung as Carlo
• Betty Kaplan as Bartender Chazz
• Dong Hyun Yoon as Gorman
• Matthias Schmidt as Kobel
• Moritz Berg as Bartender Berlin
• Angus McGruther as Amadi
• Dominic Holmes as Meyer
• Jonathan Failla as Driver – Berlin Airport
• Stacy Thunes as Female Airline Employee
• Cornell Adams as Doorman
• Steven Stalder as Sovereign Driver
• Erkan Sulcani as Bouncer

Director
Thomas Vincent

Other Movies Director is Known For:

• Versailles (TV Series, 2015-2018)
• Borgia (TV Series, 2011-2014)
• Les Revenants (TV Series, 2012-2015)

Producer

• Kaley Cuoco
• Alex Heineman
• Andrew Rona

Writer
Seth Owen

Production Company

• StudioCanal
• Picture Company
• Studio Babelsberg
• Yes, Norman Productions

Running Time
101 minutes

Languages
English

Maturity Rating
R

Content Advisory

• Violence
• Strong language
• Sexual content
• Themes of double life and deception

Movie Story
Role Play follows Emma Brackett (Kaley Cuoco), a seemingly ordinary woman who leads a double life as an assassin. To her family, she is a devoted wife to Dave (David Oyelowo) and a loving mother to two children. However, her secret life as a hitwoman strains her relationship with her family, with frequent “business trips” causing missed anniversaries and a growing distance between her and her husband.

In an effort to reignite the spark in their marriage, Emma and Dave engage in a role-playing game, pretending to meet as strangers at a hotel. What starts as an innocent game quickly spirals out of control when Emma’s two worlds collide. Her carefully constructed facade crumbles, forcing her to flee to Europe in a desperate attempt to secure a normal life for her family. Along the way, Emma must navigate a series of dangerous encounters and battle enemies from her past, all while trying to protect her loved ones from the chaos she has unleashed.

Special Effects
The special effects in Role Play are utilized primarily to enhance the action sequences. From high-speed chases to intense fight scenes, the film’s effects are well-executed, adding a layer of excitement and tension to the narrative without overwhelming the story.

Box Office Performance
Role Play was released directly on Amazon Prime Video, bypassing a traditional box office release. The film’s reception on the streaming platform was mixed, with viewers praising Kaley Cuoco’s performance while noting the film’s predictable plot and uneven pacing.

Filming Locations

• Babelsberg Studio, Berlin, Germany
• Various locations in Berlin, Germany

Notable Quotes

• “You can’t play both sides forever, eventually, someone gets hurt.” – Bob Kellerman
• “We all wear masks, but sometimes they’re the only thing keeping us safe.” – Emma Brackett
• “The game’s only fun until someone changes the rules.” – Dave Brackett

Behind-the-Scenes

• Role Play was shot primarily at Babelsberg Studio in Berlin, Germany, with additional scenes filmed around the city. The film marks the second collaboration between Kaley Cuoco and director Thomas Vincent.
• Originally, Billy Bob Thornton was cast in the role of Bob Kellerman but was replaced by Bill Nighy due to scheduling conflicts.
• Cuoco, who also served as a producer on the film, performed many of her own stunts, further showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Final Verdict
Role Play is a fast-paced action comedy that benefits from Kaley Cuoco’s charismatic performance and the chemistry she shares with her co-stars. While the film’s plot may feel familiar and its execution uneven at times, it offers enough thrills and laughs to keep viewers entertained. Fans of action comedies with a twist will find Role Play to be a fun, albeit flawed, ride.

IMDb Rating
5.8/10

Image Source: by Reiner Bajo/Studiocanal