Eva Green Teams Up with Samuel L. Jackson in New Thriller

LOS ANGELES, CA — Eva Green is set to star alongside Samuel L. Jackson in the upcoming thriller, “Just Play Dead.” This marks a long-awaited reunion between the two actors, who previously worked together in Tim Burton‘s 2016 film, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”

Green, known for her roles in “Kingdom of Heaven” and as a Bond girl in “Casino Royale,” expressed her excitement about the new project. “I’ve been wanting to do another comedy for a long time and fell in love with the script and the idea of working with Sam,” Green told The Hollywood Reporter. “His energy and generosity were unforgettable on set.”

In “Just Play Dead,” Jackson plays Jack Wolfe, a criminal mastermind who fakes his own death to claim a hefty life insurance payout, alongside his wife, Nora, portrayed by Green. The couple’s plan quickly spirals into a dangerous game of manipulation, as Nora harbors her own ulterior motives.

<p"Nora started off as a high-class escort, then married Jack Wolfe, a very powerful gangster," Green shared. "She is definitely Jack's equal, just as smart and just as ruthless."

The film brings back Martin Campbell as director, who previously directed Green in “Casino Royale.” Green praised Campbell’s unique ability to balance character depth with dramatic momentum, stating, “He can give the audience great entertainment, but with depth and meaning.”

Filmed in the picturesque Canary Islands, “Just Play Dead” promises a lighter tone compared to Green’s darker roles in the past. Green conveyed her enthusiasm for vibrant, well-written characters and engaging dialogue.

As Green prepares for this new venture, she also expressed a desire to work with director Magnus von Horn, mentioning his acclaimed film “The Girl with the Needle.” For now, fans can look forward to an exciting collaboration in the sunny backdrop of “Just Play Dead.”