Henry Cavill is set to star opposite Kevin Hart in an untitled Netflix spy action-comedy, according to reports from Variety and Deadline. McG will direct the film. The project is described as featuring two rival spies whose paths intersect during a Lamaze class. In the synopsis cited by both outlets, the spies’ wives quickly become friends, setting up a situation in which the men’s professional lives collide with their new personal connections.
Variety and Deadline also report that the storyline is based on a short story by Sean Lewis. The films’ premise centers on the spies’ double lives, which lead to increasingly complicated and dangerous situations, while also being framed as comedic. Both outlets characterize the collaboration between Cavill and Hart as a key part of the film’s appeal.
Details such as supporting cast, release date, and production timeline were not included in the shared coverage. The project remains in development as Netflix and the filmmakers move forward with the agreement and planning.
