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Kevin Hart & John Cena To Star In And Produce ‘The Leading Man’ As Netflix Lands Action Comedy Pitch From Jon & Erich Hoeber

On 2025-08-09, Netflix acquired the pitch for The Leading Man from writers Jon and Erich Hoeber, with Hart and Cena set to star and produce.
Jon and Erich Hoeber, known for writing big-ticket franchises Red, The Meg and My Spy, pitched The Leading Man adapting a Jeremy Haun and B. Clay Moore comic, bringing them back to Netflix after Fast & Loose.
Under its multi-film deal with Netflix, Hartbeat leads producing with Luke Kelly-Clyne and Bryan Smiley, supported by RK Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Ignition’s Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin.
Kevin Hart said he feels a `responsibility` to nurture the next wave of actors and actresses, emphasizing his role as a veteran in the industry.
Production details and timing are still pending even as Cena readies upcoming projects, with release date for The Leading Man unannounced.

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