Adrenaline, explosions, and high-stakes showdowns – there’s nothing quite like a great action film to get your heart racing. The best ones leave you breathless, be it with their intense set pieces, unforgettable characters or just the right amount of humor. Enter Novocaine, an upcoming action thriller that promises to deliver all that and more. Starring Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, this pulse-pounding ride is already the talk of the town. And while the buzz is soaring as high as the stakes, Jack’s biggest thrill? Old-school action films!
Here’s what Quaid had to say about his passion for action films and what drew him to this
explosive role.
For Quaid, taking on Nathan Caine was a dream come true, especially as a longtime fan of
action-packed cinema – especially the fun ones of the 1980s and ‘90s. Talking about his love for action films, he said, “I find these movies so impressive when they’re done right, especially if they can make you feel something or elicit a reaction.So what I loved about this movie is that it’s very much inspired by older action movies where the focus is on the fun of it all.”
In preparing the actor for the role, the directors provided Quaid with a list of movies to view. Quaid added, “Firstly, Dan and Bobby are two of my favorite people I’ve ever worked with. Their passion and joy about this entire experience was so infectious, and it created an amazing environment on set. They recommended films like Lethal Weapon 1 and 2, Die Hard, and Hard Boiled, which is an incredible movie. I also watched romance movies like Before Sunrise. Hopefully, if we did our jobs right, Novocaine will fit into the pantheon of both genres in such a fun and unique way.”
When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, Novocaine delivers a gripping mix of action, romance, and suspense, pushing Nate to his limits as he fights against impossible odds. Packed with intense chases, raw emotion, and a story that proves love is worth every battle, this is one ride you won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars for 14th March 2025 and get ready for Paramount Pictures India’s fast-paced, hilarious and packed with jaw-dropping action – Novocaine also in 4Dx!