The recent version of Netflix, Day shift, starring Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco, caused a stir. From people praising Snoop Dogg’s short but dynamic portrayal of John “Big J” Elliot, to appreciating JJ Perry’s deep dive into the action-comedy genre and of course, the crazy fight sequence of opening – the film promises pure entertainment. In a recent interview, Foxx, who was seen as secret vampire hunter Bud Jablonski, explained how Netflix’s latest attempt shouldn’t be compared to the 1998 cult classic. Blade, written by David S. Goyer.
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Jamie Foxx says his film is ‘hands-on’
Sitting down to talk to Collider’s Steve Weintraub, actors Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco talked about the shooting treats, including what they thought of the opening action sequence, JJ Perry’s efforts to balance the comedy and action elements, and the challenges of filming in a tight and compact schedule. However, one question that elicited an interesting response from Foxx was when the two actors were asked about whether Day shift had borrowed several elements from other popular action films, as many dubbed the recent effort as ‘John Wick with vampires.
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In his response, Foxx mentioned how people compared the film with the 1998 Blade, which was based on the Marvel comics and featured the character of the same name. Blade, as a film, is renowned for being charismatic, action-packed, and stylish among film critics. However, Foxx pointed out how the premise of Day shift is more “practice”compared to the film directed by Stephen Norrington.
Here’s what the actor had to say:
“Here’s the thing. I think that’s what’s ingenious about the film. That makes him a blue collar. It’s like people say “Blade”. I said, “No, you have to see it. It’s not Blade. It’s not that. ” It is convenient. He’s a guy who collects teeth to raise money so he can take care of his child. And it just so happens to be the craziest world we all fall into.
Jamie Foxx went on to explain how his character, Bud, is involved in such a crazy world. “My character has been in it for a while,” He said. While the film has nothing to do with Bladethe actor explained how he can be compared to 2001 Training day. After pursuing a goal he shouldn’t have pursued, Foxx’s character finds himself in a terrible predicament, posing some similarities to the 2001 film.
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Will there be a sequel to Day Shift?
When it comes to the question of a potential sequel movie, Foxx pointed out that he has his fingers crossed. Speaking of JJ Perry’s incredible work ethic, Dave Franco, who was seen as Seth, praised him. “JJ is a machine” He said. “He knows exactly what he’s doing.” Furthermore, the 21 jump street The actor said everyone involved in the filming process, including an incredible stunt team, was dedicated enough and aware of what they had to do. That’s exactly what got them all going with the movie.
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Here’s what Foxx had to say about a sequel to the film:
“…Hope people cross their fingers and start watching this [Day Shift], make it super hot so we can do Night Shift. And then we can do this thing together.
At the end of the interview, Dave Franco, with a hint of humor, added to these future possibilities and said: “The third is Graveyard Shift.” Fans of the film will now have to wait for confirmation of the plausibility of a future opus.
Day shift is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
Source: Collider
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