Jennifer Lopez's highly anticipated action drama film, The Mother, is all set to air on Netflix on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 3 am ET (tentative time). The film tells the story of a woman who used to work as an assassin.
She's been in hiding for many years but is forced to return when she finds out her daughter is in danger. Here's the official synopsis of the film, as per Netflix's YouTube channel:
''VENGEANCE IS A MOTHER. After years of hiding out in the Alaskan wilderness, a deadly assassin returns to rescue the daughter she loved from afar.''
The movie stars Jennifer Lopez in the lead role as a former assassin, along with several others portraying significant supporting characters. It is directed by Niki Caro and written by Misha Green, Andrea Berloff, and Peter Craig.
The Mother cast list: Jennifer Lopez and others to star in a new action drama
1) Jennifer Lopez as The Mother
Jennifer Lopez stars in the lead role as the titular character in The Mother. She's a former assassin who's spent several years in hiding, but she has to return to rescue her daughter. The rest of the film depicts her journey toward finding her estranged daughter whilst dealing with several challenges and dangers along the way.
Lopez looks phenomenal in the film's trailer, perfectly embodying her character's charisma and mysterious aura with astonishing ease. Viewers can expect her to deliver a powerful performance in the film. Apart from The Mother, she's known for her performances in movies like Shotgun Wedding, The Boy Next Door, Second Act, and many more.
2) Joseph Fiennes as Adrian Lovell
Joseph Fiennes dons the role of Adrian Lovell in the new action thriller film. As per Netflix's Tudum's description, Adrian is more like a mentor to Lopez's character, and it'll be interesting to see Fiennes' performance pans out in the film.
Fiennes is widely known for his appearances in The Handmaid's Tale, Shakespeare in Love, and Elizabeth, to name a few.
3) Lucy Paez as Zoe
Young actress Lucy Paez essays the character of Zoe in The Mother. Zoe is Lopez's 12-year-old daughter in the film who's in trouble. Lopez does not seem to have a relationship with her daughter as she's been in hiding for several years, but she has to return to save Zoe.
Viewers can expect Lucy Paez to deliver a memorable performance. Her other notable acting credits include The Exorcism of Carmen Farias, Silencio, and more.
Apart from the aforementioned actors, the movie also stars many others in key supporting roles:
- Omari Hardwick as William Cruise
- Paul Raci as Jons
- Gael García Bernal as Hector Álvarez
- Jesse Garcia
- Yvonne Senat Jones
The official trailer for The Mother was released by Netflix on April 11, 2023, and it offers a peek into the many pivotal events set to unfold in the movie. Overall, the trailer maintains a highly intense and dramatic tone that fans of character-driven action thrillers would certainly enjoy.
Don't forget to catch The Mother on Netflix on Friday, May 12, 2023.