John Cena, who stars in the upcoming film Jackpot! premiering on Prime Video, praised Jackie Chan as a benchmark for action comedy.

Cena plays Noel, a private security guard protecting lotterywinner Katie (Awkwafina) from murder attempts, in a world where killing a lottery winner is legal.

Cena admires Chan`s ability to blend high stakes with comedy, a standard he aspires to in Jackpot!In the role, Cena faces comedic yet dangerous situations, including fighting while tied to a chair. Cena enjoys the challenge of playing a `damsel in distress` and appreciates the opportunity to bring a hopeful character to life.

Cena is also filming Season 2 of Peacemaker and continues his WWE career, which he compares to standup comedy for its immediate audience feedback.