Heads of State to Rule in July

A lighthearted global adventure, Heads of State, which streams on Prime Video from July 2, reunites Idris Elba and John Cena in their first movie since since The Suicide Squad.

The action-packed comedy has the US President (Cena) and the UK Prime Minister (Elba) struggling to set aside their rivalry to thwart a global conspiracy and save the world. Reads the blurb:

The UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke  and U.S. President Will Derringer have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardises their countries’ “special relationship.” But when they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary—who proves more than a match for the two leaders’ security forces—they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other. Ultimately allied with the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset, they must go on the run and find a way to work together long enough to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world.

According to the publicity, “The film combines fast-paced action sequences and creative stunts with a heavy dose of nostalgia fit with all of the ’90s charm of the golden era of buddy action comedies.”

Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry, Nobody) directs an ensemble cast that includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle and Paddy Considine.

Here’s the trailer.

Prime Video’s also released first-look images of mystery-thriller We Were Liars, which streams from June 18.

The Sinclairs are American royalty—known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond—but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence’s life forever, everyone, including her beloved Liars, seems to have something to hide.