From Autoweek · Mark Vaughn · · 1m 10s
Matchbox Movie Fun
John Cena and stunt stars team up for high-octane Matchbox toy car adventure on Apple TV.
In brief
John Cena and stunt stars team up for high-octane Matchbox toy car adventure on Apple TV. Matchbox: The Movie, a high-octane action film starring John Cena and stunt performers, releases on Apple TV on October 9. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Matchbox Movie Premise
A group of friends reunite after playing with Matchbox toys, then wake up in a new world after a spiked drink.
“OK. everybody listen, we’re all going to wake up someplace different.”
John Cena Stunt Work
Cena described wheeling a VW van and jumping a 6x6 Land Rover in a roll cage with six-point harness.
“I got to wheelie a VW van... and jump a 6x6 Land Rover”
Biel's Stunt Experience
Biel, a first-time stunt driver, learned to 180 a car to a mark on the back of the car and 360 to a mark.
“I hadn’t done any real stunt driving like this in the past. Not really.”
Stunt Team Background
Sam Hargrave, a stunt coordinator for major action films, directs the movie with a focus on car chases and shoot-em-ups.
“stuntman-turned-director Sam Hargrave”
Apple TV Release
The movie releases on Apple TV on October 9, accessible without theater attendance.
“You can see it October 9 when it comes out on Apple TV”
Cena's Confidence
Cena believes fans will enjoy the movie after seeing the trailer, despite intellectual property challenges.
“Intellectual property sometimes can be tough”
What matters most
Matchbox: The Movie, a high-octane action film starring John Cena and stunt performers, releases on Apple TV on October 9.
