Kevin Hart’s upcoming comedy-heist movie, “Lift,” is set to hit Netflix screens in 2024, making it one of the first movies to be released that year. The film, which was originally scheduled to debut in August 2023, will now premiere on January 12th, 2024. F. Gary Gray is on board to direct with Daniel Kunka penning the script.
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The cast of “Lift” includes Sam Worthington, Gugu Mbatha Raw, Paul Anderson, Burn Gorman, Jean Reno, Billy Magnussen, Úrsula Corberó, Jacob Baton, Ross Anderson, Viveik Kalra, Russ Bain, Roy McCrerey, and Gordon Alexander
The plot of “Lift” revolves around a master thief, portrayed by Kevin Hart, who is enticed by his ex-girlfriend and the FBI to carry out an audacious heist with an international crew on a flight from London to Zurich. While details about the movie have been kept under wraps, this high-stakes premise promises plenty of comedic moments and thrilling action.
Caroline Loncq, Yunjee Kim, Jess Liaudin, Oli Green, Martina Avogardi, Alfredo Tavares, David Pound, Morgan C. Jones, Erol Ismail, and Felix Garcia Guyer round out the cast.
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Netflix’s partnership with Kevin Hart has been a fruitful one, with the streaming giant having overall deals with both Hart’s production company, HartBeat Productions, and the film’s production company, 6th & Idaho. Joining forces with renowned producers Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon for Genre Pictures, as well as Matt Reeves and Adam Kassan for 6th & Idaho, Hart and his team have assembled an impressive lineup of talent for the project.
While no official explanation has been given for the release date change, fans of Kevin Hart and Netflix can now mark their calendars for January 12th, 2024, to witness the comedic heist adventure of “Lift.” With an all-star cast and the creative talent of F. Gary Gray at the helm, this Netflix film is sure to captivate audiences with its blend of humor, suspense, and thrilling action. Stay tuned for more updates as we eagerly await the release of “Lift” on Netflix.
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