John Cena is showering praise on his "Heads of State" co-star, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, emphasizing her seamless integration into the cast and her impressive action skills. Cena, known for his roles in action-packed films, expressed his excitement about working alongside Chopra, highlighting her ability to "kick ass" in the movie.
"Heads of State," an upcoming American action comedy film, features Cena as the President of the United States, Will Derringer, and Idris Elba as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sam Clarke. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Noel Bisset, a brilliant MI6 agent who allies with them. The film's plot revolves around the two world leaders, who have a public rivalry, being forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy after becoming targets of a ruthless foreign adversary.
Cena has spoken highly of Chopra's addition to the cast, noting that she "stepped right in" and "belongs to the team". He and Elba had already established a strong chemistry from their previous collaboration in "The Suicide Squad," which allowed Chopra to integrate smoothly into the dynamic.
The movie promises to be an action-packed adventure, with Cena describing it as a film that "doesn't stop" once it gets going. He also mentioned that the landscapes, the cast, and the action sequences would keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The film is directed by Ilya Naishuller, known for his work on "Hardcore Henry" and "Nobody". The screenplay is written by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Harrison Query.
In addition to Elba and Chopra, the film also stars Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino. The film is scheduled to be released on July 2, 2025, on Prime Video.
Cena initially welcomed Chopra to the project back in April 2023, expressing his excitement about working with her and Elba. Chopra responded to Cena's welcome, stating her eagerness to get to set.
"Heads of State" was filmed in various locations, including London and Liverpool in the United Kingdom, as well as Trieste and Belgrade. The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence/action, language, and some smoking.
