''Lift'' is an upcoming American heist

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directed by

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and written by Daniel Kunka. The film stars Kevin Hart (who also served as producer), Gugu Mbatha-Raw,

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, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen,

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, Jean Reno, and Sam Worthington. ''Lift'' is scheduled to be released by

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on January 12, 2024.

Cast

* Kevin Hart * Gugu Mbatha-Raw *

* Úrsula Corberó * Billy Magnussen *

* Jean Reno * Sam Worthington * Paul Anderson *

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Production

In March 2021, Dan Kunka's spec script ''Lift'' was acquired by

, with

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's Genre Pictures and

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' 6th & Idaho set to produce. In September,

was set to direct and Kevin Hart was attached to star and produce.

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took place from February to May 2022 in Italy and

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. Filming occurred in March at

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's Harbour Studios. Scenes were shot in

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on the Miramare Castle grounds in late May.

Release

''Lift'' is set to be released on

on January 12, 2024. It was originally scheduled to be released on August 25, 2023, however, it was postponed to its current date, due to the impact of the

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in the United States on the film's promotion.

References

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