What to know
Players is a comedy movie produced by I Can and I Will Productions for Netflix. The film is directed by Trish Sie, director of Pitch Perfect 3 and Step Up All In. She is joined by screenwriter Whit Anderson.
American actress Gina Rodriguez leads the cast portraying sportswriter Mack. She is known for her breakout role in the television series Jane the Virgin. Comedian and actor Damon Wayans Jr. joins her as best friend Adam. The leading pair are joined by Tom Ellis who plays the unwitting target, Nick. The expanded cast includes Joel Courtney as Little, Liza Koshy as Ashley, and Augustus Prew plays Brannagan. Players was released on Netflix on February 14, 2024.