'Playing with Fire': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about John Cena starrer

The movie is about a group of elite firefighters who face the toughest job of their lives: babysitting.

The movie title refers to the three rambunctious children that are being babysitted by a group of elite firefighters. Babysitting has never been easy, but it is going to be even more epic to watch as we will witness John Cena in action once again to save the day. 

Here are all the details that we know about the upcoming comedy film

Release date

'Playing with Fire' will premiere in the USA on November 8.

Plot

Jake Carson, a straight-laced fire superintendent, and his teammates come to the rescue of three siblings. Soon they realize that no amount of hard work or training is going to help them face the most challenging job of their lives: babysitting.

The plot unfolds as their job, lives and depot turn upside down and they soon learn that children are much like wildfire: unpredictable. 

Cast

John Cena

John Cena will play Jake Carson, a fire superintendent, in this movie. (Getty Images)

John Cena, a renowned professional wrestler, has appeared in films like 'Blockers', 'Bumblebee', 'Trainwreck', '12 Rounds' and 'The Marine'. He will play Jake Carson, a fire superintendent, in this movie. 

Judy Greer

Judy Greer has plays the character of Dr Amy Hicks in this movie. (Getty Images)

Judy Greer has played the character of Dr Amy Hicks in this movie. She has previously appeared in films like 'What Women Want', '13 Going on 30', 'Antman', 'Jurassic World' and '27 Dresses'. 

Brianna Hildebrand

Brianna Hildebrand will play the role of Brynn in 'Playing with Fire'. (Getty Images)

Brianna Hildebrande is known for her roles in 'Deadpool', 'Deadpool 2', 'Tragedy Girls' and 'The Exorcist'. She will don the role of Brynn in 'Playing with Fire'. 

Director

Andy Fickman

Andy Fickman is the director of  the film 'Playing with Fire'

Andy Fickman has previously directed films like 'Race to Witch Mountain', 'You Again', ' Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2' and 'Anaconda'. His directorial debut was 2002 teen sex comdey, 'Who's Your Daddy'.

Trailer



 

From the trailer, it is evident that the children are horrendously mischievous and they are going to give the firemen some tough time. Although the kids pull pranks on them, all hell breaks loose when they get on their babysitter's nerves. Watch the movie to find out what happens next! 

Where to watch

The film will be released in theaters near you on November 8.

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'Blockers'

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