| Role Play | |
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| Directed by | Thomas Vincent |
| Written by | Seth Owen |
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| Cinematography | Maxime Alexandre |
| Edited by | Gareth C. Scales |
| Music by | Rael Jones |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Role Play is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by Thomas Vincent, written by Seth Owen, produced by Andrew Rona and Kaley Cuoco. The film stars Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Connie Nielsen, and Bill Nighy.
Role Play was released by Amazon MGM Studios via Prime Video on January 12, 2024.
Premise[edit]
Cast[edit]
- Kaley Cuoco as Emma Brackett
- David Oyelowo as Dave Brackett
- Bill Nighy as Bob Kellerman
- Connie Nielsen as Gwen Carver
- Rudi Dharmalingam as Raj
- Simon Delaney as Toby Berman
Production[edit]
In July 2020, it was announced that StudioCanal and The Picture Company had acquired Role Play, a thriller spec script written by Seth Owen, based on an original idea by George Heller, to be produced by Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona.[2] In July 2021, it was announced that Kaley Cuoco was in negotiations to star in the film, as well as produce alongside Heineman and Rona.[3] In October 2021, it was reported that Thomas Vincent would direct the film, and Cuoco's roles as actor and producer were also confirmed;[4] Cuoco would be producing though under her banner Yes, Norman Productions.[5]
In June 2022, it was announced that David Oyelowo was cast as Cuoco's character's husband,[6] and Billy Bob Thornton was cast as a "mysterious stranger who encounters the couple".[7] In July 2022, it was announced that Bill Nighy had replaced Thornton, who had to leave the film due to a scheduling conflict.[8] Connie Nielsen was also cast.[9]
Principal photography began in July 2022 at Babelsberg Studio in Berlin, Germany.[8]
Release[edit]
In June 2022, it was reported that Amazon Prime Video was in final negotiations to release the film in the United States and several international territories.[6] The sale was confirmed that same month.[7]
Role Play was released by the platform on January 12, 2024.[5]
