Just Play Dead: A Twisted Game of Deception and Greed

Name: Just Play Dead
Description: When wealthy criminal mastermind Jack Wolfe (Jackson) is cornered by the Feds, he plans to fake his own death and claim the $30 million life insurance payout with his “grieving” wife Nora (Green), while framing her surfer lover Chad for his murder. But Nora is cooking up a scheme of her own: kill Jack for real, frame Chad and keep the fortune for herself. As lies unravel, Nora and Jack scramble to outsmart one another, leaving one burning question: who will come out on top in this twisted game of life and death?
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: Fall 2025


Unraveling Deception: Just Play Dead

Delve into the dark and twisted world of “Just Play Dead,” a gripping feature film produced by HEAD GEAR FILMS. When notorious criminal Jack Wolfe, portrayed by the legendary Samuel L. Jackson, orchestrates a complex plan to fake his death for a hefty insurance payout, the stage is set for a deadly game of deceit and betrayal. Co-starring Eva Green as his cunning wife Nora and Maria Pedraza as the femme fatale, this film promises a captivating narrative filled with suspense and intrigue.

Directed by the talented Gary Fleder and written by Dan Gordon, “Just Play Dead” takes audiences on a thrilling journey to the picturesque Canary Islands where loyalty is tested, secrets are uncovered, and fate hangs in the balance. With an ensemble cast that includes top-tier talents and a storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, this production is set to redefine the suspense thriller genre. Prepare to be immersed in a world where deception reigns supreme and only the cleverest will survive.




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