'Mayday' trailer: Ryan Reynolds stars in Cold War action comedy
Apple Original Films has released the trailer for 'Mayday,' an action-comedy set during the Cold War starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.
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The brief
The film features Ryan Reynolds as a Navy pilot who is shot down and trapped behind enemy lines. He is joined by Kenneth Branagh, who portrays an ex-KGB agent tasked with his rescue. The production is directed by the filmmakers behind Game Night.
Coverage from outlets including Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and Empire Online emphasizes the film's buddy-comedy dynamic and its Cold War setting. Fox News and Apple further highlight the involvement of Apple TV+ as the distributor for the project. Future developments depend on the upcoming release window provided by Apple Original Films.
Additional details regarding the full cast and specific plot points remain pending in current reports.
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Quick answers
Who is starring in 'Mayday'?
The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.
What is the premise of the movie?
It is a Cold War action-comedy about a downed Navy pilot rescued by an ex-KGB agent.
Who is distributing the film?
Apple TV+ is the distributor for the project.
Coverage (6)
- Game Night directors tap Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh for '80s buddy movie empireonline.com · 1d ago
- Apple Original Films unveils trailer for action-packed “Mayday,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Apple · 1d ago
- ‘Mayday’ Directors Break Down Trailer for Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh Cold War Buddy Movie The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- ‘Mayday’ Trailer: Ryan Reynolds Is Stuck Behind Enemy Lines In Cold War Buddy Comedy Deadline · 1d ago
- Ryan Reynolds stars as shot-down Navy pilot rescued by ex-KGB agent in Apple TV+’s ‘Mayday’ Fox News · 1d ago
- 'Mayday' trailer: Ryan Reynolds stars in Cold War action comedy upi.com · 1d ago
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