Actor Sam Asghari recently shared his experience working with wrestler-turned-actor John Cena on their action film Jackpot!. Asghari revealed that he was pleasantly surprised by Cena's intellect and multilingual abilities, as well as their shared interest in cars, watches, and Persian food due to Asghari's Iranian background and Cena's marriage to an Iranian woman.
Asghari expressed admiration for Cena's transition from WWE to acting and was particularly impressed by their collaboration on a fight scene in the film. Despite both having athletic backgrounds, Asghari humorously mentioned not wanting to embarrass Cena in the gym due to his own strength.
Prior to Jackpot!, Asghari appeared on Max's Hacks and learned valuable lessons in comedic timing from his costars Awkwafina and Simu Liu. He emphasized the importance of learning from experienced actors like Cena, Awkwafina, and Liu, stating that he never takes such opportunities for granted.
Reflecting on his role in Jackpot!, Asghari noted that watching Simu Liu play a villainous character helped him realize the types of roles he should focus on in his career. Jackpot! is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 15, offering audiences a glimpse into the dynamic performances of Asghari and his talented costars.
