Kevin James Stars as Mob Henchman in Action Comedy ‘Guns Up’
A new trailer has been released for the action comedy film Guns Up, starring Kevin James as a family-man ex-cop turned mob henchman. The film, directed by Edward Drake, is set to open in European countries this summer, but a US release date has yet to be confirmed.
According to a report from First Showing, the film follows the story of Ray Hayes, played by Kevin James, who is a police officer turned debt collector and thug for organised crime. Ray and his wife Audrey plan to use the money they earn to open their own diner, but their plans are put in jeopardy when a new gangster boss, Lonny, takes over and Ray becomes a target of his own men after a job goes wrong. As First Showing notes, "Police officer Ray Hayes wants to provide his family with a better life than what a regular cop can afford. So he switches sides and begins working as a debt collector & thug for organised crime."
The film also stars Christina Ricci, Luis Guzmán, Francis Cronin, Kelly Landry, and Rob Gough. In an interesting tidbit, Kevin James has stated that he got the inspiration for his performance by watching French bulldogs try to jump up on a couch. When they kept falling and were unable to get up, he immediately realised how to portray his sympathetic character in the film, as quoted by First Showing. "What’s this I hear about you wanting to quit the game?" This line from the trailer sets the tone for the action-packed comedy.
The trailer for Guns Up has been released on YouTube and can be viewed below. The film is written and directed by Australian filmmaker Edward Drake, who has previously directed films such as Animals, Broil, Cosmic Sin, Apex, American Siege, Gasoline Alley, and the Detective Knight trilogy of films with Bruce Willis.
As reported by First Showing, Guns Up is produced by Jeffrey Greenstein, Jon Keeyes, Mandi Murro, J.J. Nugent, Tobias Weymar, and Edward Drake. The film is set to open first in Germany and Spain this summer, but a US release date has yet to be confirmed.
The plot of Guns Up revolves around Ray Hayes, a family-man ex-cop who has turned to a life of crime to provide a better life for his family. However, when a job goes wrong, Ray must protect his unsuspecting children from the mafia. The film promises to be an action-packed comedy with a sympathetic character at its core. As First Showing states, "A family-man ex-cop now moonlighting as a henchman for the mob has one night to get his family out of the city – and keep his dark secret hidden from his kids – after a job goes wrong."
The film’s production team includes a number of notable producers, including Jeffrey Greenstein, Jon Keeyes, and Mandi Murro. The film’s director, Edward Drake, has a reputation for directing action-packed films, including the Detective Knight trilogy with Bruce Willis.
The release of Guns Up is highly anticipated, and fans of action comedies will be eagerly awaiting its arrival in European countries this summer. However, there is currently no information on when the film will be released in the US.
The film’s cast includes a number of talented actors, including Kevin James, Christina Ricci, and Luis Guzmán. The film’s trailer has been well-received, and fans are excited to see the film’s unique blend of action and comedy.
In conclusion, Guns Up is an action comedy film that promises to deliver a thrilling and entertaining experience for fans of the genre. With its talented cast, including Kevin James and Christina Ricci, and its unique plot, the film is set to be a hit with audiences in European countries this summer.
Source: First Showing
