Just Play Dead
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| Directed by | Martin Campbell |
| Screenplay by | Dan Gordon |
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| Cinematography | Giles Nuttgens |
| Edited by | Álex Rodríguez |
| Music by | Robert Folk |
Production company | Gemstone Films |
| Distributed by | Vertigo Releasing (United Kingdom)[1] |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
Just Play Dead is a 2026 thriller film directed by Martin Campbell and written by Dan Gordon. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, and María Pedraza.
Cast
[edit]- Samuel L. Jackson as Jack Wolfe
- Eva Green as Nora Wolfe
- María Pedraza as Bianca
- Eoin Macken as Dani
- Jason Fernández as Chad
Production
[edit]In May 2025, it was reported that Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, and María Pedraza were starring in a thriller film directed by Martin Campbell and written by Dan Gordon. Principal photography began that month in the Canary Islands.[3] Filming wrapped in mid-November 2025, when Eoin Macken and Jason Fernandez were announced to have joined the cast.[4][5] Highland Film Group co-financed the film.[2]
In April 2026, it was reported that Robert Folk had composed the score.[6]
Release
[edit]Vertical released the film in the United States in select theaters on 28 August 2026, before a digital release on 1 September.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Just Play Dead (18)". British Board of Film Classification. 20 August 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- 1 2 Lang, Brent (18 May 2026). "Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green Thriller 'Just Play Dead' Scores Key Distribution Deals Out of Cannes (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (13 May 2025). "Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green & Maria Pedraza To Star In Thriller 'Just Play Dead' — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ Ford, Lily (12 November 2025). "Eva Green Isn't Done Being a Femme Fatale With Husband-and-Wife Thriller 'Just Play Dead' (Exclusive First Look)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ Tangonan, EJ (1 December 2025). "Get a first look at Just Play Dead with Samuel L. Jackson, Jackson's amazing man bun, and Eva Green". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ "Robert Folk Scoring Martin Campbell's 'Just Play Dead'". Film Music Reporter. 21 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ↑ McRady, Rachel; Smart, Jack (12 August 2026). "Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green Are Backstabbing Spouses Caught in a Web of Deceit in 'Just Play Dead' Trailer (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
