HBO Max’s New Movie ‘Locked Down’ Is the Quarantine Comedy We’ve Been Waiting for

Need a good laugh? Look no further than HBO Max, which is putting a comedic spin on the year that was 2020.

IntroducingLocked Down. The all-new heist movie (which starsAnne HathawayandChiwetel Ejiofor) offers a comedic glimpse into the lives of an ordinary couple, who—like the rest of the world—are forced to self-isolate due to thecoronavirus pandemic.

So, what isLocked Downabout? And when will it premiere onHBO Max?保持阅读的细节。

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1. What isLocked Downabout?

Locked Downis a high-risk heist film, but what makes it unique is that it takes place during the coronavirus pandemic. The story follows a couple, Linda (Hathaway) and Paxton (Ejiofor), who are driven by boredom to do what no one has done before: rob aHarrods百货商店在e middle of a global pandemic.*Cue the universal eye roll*

2. When does it premiere?

Locked Downwill premiere on Thursday, January 14. The movie will be exclusively available on HBO Max, so ready thy logins.

3. Is there a trailer?

Of course. The clip offers a glimpse into the comedic story line, beginning with the early days of quarantine. Linda and Paxton experience all the ups and downs of self-isolation, including working from home, getting on each other’s nerves and drinking too much alcohol. However, everything changes when Linda hatches a plan to steal a diamond from the iconic retailer.

4. Who’s in it?

In addition to Hathaway and Ejiofor,Locked Downalso stars Ben Kingsley, Mindy Kaling, Ben Stiller, Lucy Boynton, Jazmyn Simon, Stephen Merchant and Bobby Schofield. The movie is directed by Doug Liman (Mr. & Mrs. Smith).

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