John Cena used a “prosthetic” nostril to get punched within the face throughout ‘Jackpot!’
The WWE legend turned actor is used to getting harm within the wrestling ring, and whereas he helped coach his co-star Awkwafina to land a plausible strike, he nonetheless took precautions on the set of their new motion comedy.
He advised The Hollywood Reporter: “I’ve had my nostril damaged in actual life and this was a prosthetic in order that was implausible.
“I actually suppose the setup for it was enjoyable and when she truly did it and we did the gag, it appeared nice and it performs nicely within the film.”
He suggested Awkwafina to easily “swing for the fences”, and has revealed she did precisely that.
The brand new movie, which has been directed by Paul Feig, explores a world the place a Grand Lottery has been arrange in California which permits the losers to kill the winner earlier than sunset and declare the multi-billion greenback jackpot.
Awkwafina performs the lottery winner whereas Cena stars as her confederate, and he thinks their respective roles play to their respective “sturdy belongings” as performers.
He defined: “She was taking part in an anxious character who didn’t know what the hell was happening, and I get to be a peaceable, soothing voice of purpose.
“And I believe these are each actually sturdy belongings of our wheelhouse so we form of simply received to be ourselves and have jokes and funniness round that.”
In the meantime, filmmaker Feig was delighted by Cena’s strategy to appearing, the place he would not thoughts trying “foolish” if it really works for the position.
He stated: “The primary time I talked to him, the very first thing he stated was, ‘Don’t suppose you need to make me look cool.’
“And I used to be like nicely that I form of love, as a result of that’s all I need out of my comedy stars, and also you by no means know with a giant motion star, in the event that they’re going to be like, ‘I gained’t do that, I gained’t try this, I gained’t look foolish.’ And he simply does all of it.”