Kevin Hart and John Cena Team Up for Action Comedy 'The Leading Man'

Kevin Hart and John Cena are set to star in 'The Leading Man,' an action comedy based on a comic series. The film follows a self-absorbed actor, played by Cena, discovering his co-star, Hart, is a real secret agent. Together, they must save the world. The project is in early development.

In a thrilling new collaboration, comedic powerhouse Kevin Hart and wrestling icon turned actor, John Cena, are uniting for the upcoming action comedy 'The Leading Man.' The film, which draws inspiration from the comic book series by Jeremy Haun and B Clay Moore, was reported by Deadline to be in early development.

The narrative centers around a self-absorbed movie star, portrayed by Cena, who uncovers the shocking truth that his co-star and confidant, played by Hart, is an actual secret agent. This revelation forces Cena's character to swallow his pride and team up with Hart's to save the world, blurring the lines between reel and real heroism.

While 'The Leading Man' progresses towards production, Hart's company Hartbeat, which has a multi-film pact with Netflix, will collaborate with notable industry players including Luke Kelly-Clyne and Bryan Smiley for Hartbeat, Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum for RK Films, among others. Cena's recent cinematic endeavors include 'Heads of State' alongside top-tier talents Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra, cementing his rising prominence in the film industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)