Novocaine (2025 film)
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| Written by | Lars Jacobson |
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| Cinematography | Jacques Jouffret |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Novocaine is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and written by Lars Jacobson. It stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, alongside Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel, and Matt Walsh.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 14, 2025, by Paramount Pictures.
Premise
[edit]Nathan Caine is a mild-mannered introvert with a rare disorder, congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), who must rescue his girlfriend who has been taken hostage in a bank robbery.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a sheltered bank executive
- Amber Midthunder
- Ray Nicholson
- Jacob Batalon
- Betty Gabriel
- Matt Walsh
Production
[edit]In October 2023, it was announced that Jack Quaid would star in the action thriller film Novocaine, directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and written by Lars Jacobson. It is the first film from FilmNation Entertainment's production label Infrared.[2][3] In February 2024, Paramount Pictures acquired the film, with Amber Midthunder also announced as part of the cast.[4] In March, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel, and Matt Walsh joined the cast of the film.[5] Principal photography began in April 8, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa.[6]
Release
[edit]The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 14, 2025.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (October 24, 2023). "The Boys star Jack Quaid lands next lead movie role Novocaine starts shooting next year". Digital Spy. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 23, 2023). "Jack Quaid To Star In 'Novocaine' First Film From FilmNation's Infrared – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ London, Rob (October 23, 2023). "Jack Quaid to Star in New Action Thriller 'Novocaine'". Collider. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (February 1, 2024). "Jack Quaid & Amber Midthunder Thriller 'Novocaine' Acquired By Paramount; Robert Olsen & Dan Berk Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (March 20, 2024). "Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel and Matt Walsh Round Out 'Novocaine' Cast - Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Novocaine - Production List". Production List. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (February 28, 2024). "'Naked Gun' Remake Set for 2025 by Paramount; 'TMNT' and 'Paw Patrol' Sequels Dated for 2026". Variety. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.