Just Play Dead
When wealthy criminal mastermind Jack Wolfe is cornered by the Feds, he plans to fake his own death and claim the $30 million life insurance payout with his “grieving” wife Nora, while framing her surfer lover Chad for his murder. But Nora is cooking up a scheme of her own: kill Jack for real, frame Chad and keep the fortune for herself. As lies unravel, Nora and Jack scramble to outsmart one another, leaving one burning question: who will come out on top in this twisted game of life and death?
Directed by Martin Campbell · Thriller · 2026
Trailer
Director
Martin Campbell
Studio
Head Gear Films / Gemstone film
Release
2026-08-20
Genres
Thriller
Cast & Characters
Jack Wolfe
Samuel L. Jackson
Nora Wolfe
Eva Green
Bianca
María Pedraza
Dani
Eoin Macken
Chad
Jason Fernández
Did You Know?
Did You Know Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, and María Pedraza were starring in a thriller film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-18
Did You Know Principal photography began in May 2025 in the Canary Islands.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-18
Did You Know Filming wrapped in mid-November 2025 with new cast members Eoin Macken and Jason Fernandez joining.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-18
Did You Know Robert Folk composed the score for the film, released in August 2026.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-18
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 13, 2026
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United States
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Just Play Dead was directed by Martin Campbell.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie's plot was deemed "interesting" but lacked depth, with characters being "the most in-your-face impersonation of their stereotypes". The trailer featured Samuel L. Jackson wearing a different hairstyle each time it appeared on screen. Several reviewers complimented his return to acting and enjoyed the film's mix of action and drama.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
There was a better movie here... Strictly talking about the plot, this movie could have been much better as it had some interesting ideas. The problem is that every character is the most in-your-face impersonation of their stereotypes, Green as the femme-fatale was nothing but a…
From the trailer's comments
they gave THEE Samuel L Jackson a clean lacefront. lmao I have to see this 😂😂🎉
@MsMaryKay · 148 likesNice to see Samuel L Jackson in movies again. He hasn't done a movie in at least two weeks.
@hasseaouled6032 · 75 likesNot sam L. Jackson with the pony tail😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@cmpchristmusicproductions9549 · 75 likesSamuel Jackson with the Tyler Perry wig special 😂😂😂
@chination1796 · 65 likesMartin Campbell + Eva Green is a combination that we have been wanting more of ever since Casino Royale!
@abirampretheepan6866 · 5 likesKyle Casey and Eva Green that be so moving and touching as well 😊
@Runny1-s1n · 1 likesSamuel is enjoying tf out of his life! I love that he accepts different type of movie roles!! And this lace front is sending me to see Jesus 😂😂😂😂😂
@LocdNwithGod · 13 likesEva Green 4 ever! Absolutely love her.
@Rob-gs8lq · 45 likes
