You might be asking yourself, “Where has Rebel Wilson been lately”? Well, she’s actually been quite busy in smaller projects, including the upcoming Shakespeare twist Juliet & Romeo. But on a more exciting front, at least for us action fans, she’s teamed up with Con Air director Simon West for Bride Hard, a bridezilla action-comedy arriving this summer.
Based on a script by Shaina Steinberg, Bride Hard stars Wilson as a badass secret agent trying to fit in as Maid of Honor at her best friend’s wedding. Only, it doesn’t go well as the big day is ruined by mercenaries.
Here’s the synopsis: For badass secret agent Sam (Rebel Wilson), blending in has never been part of the mission—until she’s maid of honor at her best friend’s extravagant destination wedding. Out of her element and surrounded by high-maintenance bridesmaids and a strict “no weapons” policy, Sam is determined to prove she can be there for her friend—even if emotional support isn’t exactly her specialty. But when a team of mercenaries crashes the party and takes the guests hostage, Sam is thrown into a fight unlike any mission before—one where she can’t risk blowing her cover or ruining the big day. As she takes on the bad guys in a high-stakes battle disguised as a fairy-tale affair, she realizes the real threat might be closer than she thinks. Now, it’s bridezilla vs. bazookas as Sam dodges bullets, brawls in heels, and tries to survive both the armed assailants and the wedding planner’s wrath. Some missions require the perfect cover. This one just requires the perfect dress.
Wilson reunites with her Pitch Perfect pal Anna Camp, joined by Anna Chlumsky, Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Gigi Zumbado, Stephen Dorff, and Justin Hartley.
West has been active as ever lately. He recently directed Christoph Waltz in Old Guy, and co-directed the international actioner The Legend Hunters with Li Yifan.
Bride Hard hits theaters on June 20th. Watch the trailer courtesy of Regal below.
