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Nick Jonas to Star in Action Thriller Bodyman

Published 10 February 2026

Nick Jonas, the singer-actor known for his roles in the Jumanji franchise, has signed on to star in the upcoming action thriller Bodyman, marking a reunion with director Gary Fleder and writer Byron Balasco from their previous collaboration on the DirecTV series Kingdom.

The film, set to begin principal photography in June 2026, centers on a tense power struggle during a family Christmas gathering at a remote estate. An eccentric billionaire shocks his adult children by transferring control of his private military company to his longtime bodyguard, portrayed by Jonas, instead of leaving it as their expected inheritance. The decision sparks a violent fight for survival among the family members, raising the question of who will emerge alive from the isolated property.

Jonas will also produce the project alongside Spencer Berman under their Powered by Jonas banner. Additional producers include Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures and Jeffrey Greenstein of A Higher Standard, which is handling worldwide sales and plans to launch the film at the European Film Market this week.

"I've been developing this project for a while, and I'm excited to see it come to fruition," Jonas said in a...

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