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Watch out: Netflix this 2022

Published Feb 11, 2022 11:00 am

Let the binging begin!

As the pandemic stretches out, we continue to stay within the comfort and safety of our homes. What better way to reward yourself after a hard day’s work in front of the computer than to lay down on your couch and browse endlessly on Netflix? Kidding aside, here are some movies and shows to watch out for this year.

Jamie Foxx stars as a vampire slayer (Photo by Parrish Lewis/Netflix)

‘Day Shift’

Who would’ve thought Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg would be co-stars in a vampire movie? “Day Shift” narrates the life of a hardworking dad who just wants to provide for his daughter. His San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job, however, is just a front for his underground job: Hunting and killing vampires as part of an international union of vampire hunters. For his directorial debut, J.J. Perry works with uber-celebrated actors such as Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, Snoop Dogg, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, C.S. Lee, and many more.

Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell on ‘The Adam Project’ (Photo by Parrish Lewis/Netflix)

‘The Adam Project’

Helmed by “Stranger Things” director Shawn Levy, this time-travelling action-adventure film “The Adam Project” stars Ryan Reynolds as a pilot who must travel to the past and team up with his younger self in order to save the future. He will share the screen with Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Zoe Saldana

(Lionsgate)

‘Knives Out 2’

Daniel Craig reprises his role as Benoit Blanc, a master detective taking on a new murder case on the sequel “Knives Out 2,” an upcoming American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson, and produced by Johnson and Ram Bergman for T-Street Productions. It will also be graced by an A-list cast comprising of Kathryn Hahn, Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr, Edward Norton, and Madelyn Cline (“Outer Banks”).

Guillermo Del Toro and the puppet Pinocchio (Photo by mandraketheblack.de/Netflix)

‘Pinocchio’

Based on Gris Grimly's design from his 2002 edition of the 1883 Italian novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio is an upcoming stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson. The cast consists of Gregory Mann as Pinocchio, Finn Wolfhard, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, and Ron Perlman.

Adam Sandler with NBA player Juancho Hernangómez

‘Hustle’

“Hustle” is an upcoming American sports comedy film starring Adam Sandler, a washed-up basketball scout discovers a phenomenal street ball player while in Spain and sees the prospect as his golden ticket back into the NBA. Direction by Jeremiah Zagar, co-starred by Queen Latifah, NBA player Juancho Hernangómez, Ben Foster, and Robert Duvali.

Kevin James as suspended NFL coach Sean Peyton (Photp by Scott Yamano/Netflix)

‘Home Team’

Here’s another American sports comedy film. Directed by Charles and Daniel Kinnane, suspended NFL head coach Sean Payton goes back to his hometown, finding himself reconnecting with his 12-year-old son by coach his Pop Warner football team. Actor Kevin James stars as Sean Payton, Taylor Lautner as Troy Lambert, Rob Schneider as Jamie, and Jackie Sandler as Beth.

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe

‘Blonde’

This is a biographical film about the life of actress Marilyn Monroe. Played by Ana de Armas, “Blonde” is an upcoming American biographical drama film written and directed by Andrew Dominik. Adapted from Joyce Carol Oates’s novel “Blonde,” appearances by prominent artists such as Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale, and Julianne Nicholson is expected.

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