Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans Team Up to Save Santa in Hilarious New Adventure Red One
What happens when Santa Claus gets kidnapped? In Red One, Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are forced to find out! The newly released trailer for the action-comedy gives fans a sneak peek at this wild holiday adventure, where two unlikely heroes must join forces to rescue Old Saint Nick.
In Red One, Dwayne Johnson stars as Callum Drift, the North Pole’s Head of Security. After Santa Claus, played by a surprisingly buff J.K. Simmons, is abducted, Drift has no choice but to enlist the help of infamous bounty hunter Jack O’Malley, played by Chris Evans. The catch? O’Malley is on Santa’s naughty list, which only adds to the hilarity as the two navigate this high-stakes mission.
A Holiday Adventure Packed with Action and Laughs
The trailer teases some fun and inventive lore about how the North Pole operates. One particularly interesting detail? Toy stores serve as portals to the North Pole, revealing how all those presents magically appear each year. Fans will also be treated to some larger-than-life moments as classic toys like Hot Wheels cars and Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em robots come to life as towering bodyguards.
Chris Evans shines as the fish-out-of-water bounty hunter, bringing his signature charm and humor to the role. His cluelessness about the magic of Christmas makes for plenty of funny moments as he finds himself in increasingly absurd situations. Johnson, on the other hand, brings his classic action-hero intensity to Callum Drift, balancing the laughs with some serious muscle.
The Dream Team Behind Red One
Directed by Jake Kasdan, who previously worked with Johnson on the hit Jumanji movies, Red One promises a winning combination of action, comedy, and holiday cheer. Kasdan’s knack for blending heart and humor with exciting action sequences shines through in the trailer. The film also boasts a star-studded cast, including Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, and Nick Kroll, rounding out what’s sure to be an entertaining ensemble.
Written by Chris Morgan and based on a story by Hiram Garcia, Red One has already built up considerable excitement. Amazon acquired the rights to the film after a competitive bidding war, with Garcia noting that the streaming giant fully understood their “ambition and the story we were trying to tell.”
Set to hit theaters on November 15, Red One is shaping up to be a holiday blockbuster full of laughs, action, and festive fun. Get ready to join Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans on their quest to save Christmas!
