Thriller Crime

Til death do they part.

Just Play Dead (2026)

Runtime 97 min

Release date 28/08/2026

Country United Kingdom

Production

Head Gear Films

Gemstone film

Highland Film Group

Overview

A criminal mastermind plans to fake his death for insurance money while framing his wife's lover. His wife plots to kill him for real and take it all. Both race to outmanoeuvre each other in a deadly battle of wits.

Directors & Screenwriters

Martin Campbell

Director

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

as Jack Wolfe

Eva Green

as Nora Wolfe

María Pedraza

as Bianca

Eoin Macken

as Dani

Jason Fernández

as Chad

Paulo Rivera

as Dr.Castro

Nicole Ansari-Cox

as Sister Rachel

Lee Boardman

as Miguel

Dar Dash

as Mr. Brody

Eduardo Aladro

as Martinez

Carlo Spano

as The Judge

César Martel

as The Sheik

Nikola Parvanov

as Vasquez

Salvador Esparza

as Colonel Hernandez

Jordi Borràs

as Mr. Perez

Geoffroy Lickel

as Tessler

Daniel Bustillo

as Lance

Colette Fenton-Hunt

as Juliana

David Juárez

as Detective Fuentes

Borja Saavedra

as Workman

Juan Cassillas

as Gringa Husband

Leyre Eizaguirre

as Gringa Lady

Alberto Oscar Valdés Soto

as Musician in Live Band

Alejandro Javier García Saiz

as Musician in Live Band

Carlos César Rodríguez Betancourt

as Musician in Live Band

Dairon Pérez Benítez

as Musician in Live Band

Roberto Izquierdo Martinez

as Musician in Live Band

Diego Alonso Zapata

as Musician in Live Band

José Alejandro Favier Cruzata

as Musician in Live Band

Levi Eduardo Moro Cejas

as Musician in Live Band

Jaime Jiménez Pérez

as Jury audience (uncredited)

All trailers

Thriller Crime

Just Play Dead

Official Trailer

Video: YouTube
Duration: 01:50

Did You Know?

Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green team up for a twisted insurance caper in *Just Play Dead*

Martin Campbell, the director behind the iconic James Bond outings *GoldenEye* and *Casino Royale*, returns to the genre with a comic crime thriller that flips the classic insurance‑fraud plot on its head. In *Just Play Dead*, a scheming Samuel L. Jackson plots to fake his own death for a massive payout, only to discover his wife—played by the enigmatic Eva Green—may have a surprise of her own. The film leans into its darkly humorous tone, letting Jackson’s charismatic con‑artist swagger clash with Green’s cool, calculating presence. Their on‑screen chemistry promises a cat‑and‑mouse game that keeps viewers guessing whether the real heist is the insurance scam or something far more personal. For fans eager to stream the latest twisty thriller, *Just Play Dead* lands on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango starting this weekend, making it the perfect binge‑worthy addition to any home‑theater lineup.

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