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| Protecting Jared | |
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| Directed by | Ruben Fleischer |
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| Cinematography | Kramer Morgenthau |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Protecting Jared is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Rob Klein and John Solomon. The film stars Jason Momoa, Andy Samberg, Aimee Carrero, and Jai Courtney. It is scheduled to be released by Netflix.[1]
Premise
[edit]An underachieving former military cadet takes a security job protecting a tech billionaire he dislikes. After armed commandos attempt to kidnap the billionaire, the pair are forced to escape through the Hawaiian wilderness.[2]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]In March 2026, Aimee Carrero and Jai Courtney joined the cast of the film.[3]
Principal photography took place in Hawaii from February to May 2026.[4]
Release
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "'Protecting Jared': Andy Samberg & Jason Momoa Netflix Comedy Film Gears Up For Production". What's on Netflix. 2025-12-05. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "Protecting Jared". Production List. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (2026-03-17). "Aimee Carrero & Jai Courtney Cast In Netflix Film 'Protecting Jared'; Ruben Fleischer Set As Director". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "Hollywood returns to Hawaiʻi with multiple productions filming here in 2026". Kauai Now. 2026-03-09. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
External links
[edit]Categories:
- Upcoming films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s action comedy films
- American action comedy films
- English-language action comedy films
- Films directed by Ruben Fleischer
- Films produced by Jason Momoa
- Films set in Hawaii
- Films shot in Hawaii
- Upcoming English-language films
- Upcoming Netflix original films