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Players 5: A Romantic Comedy Starring Tom Ellis and Gina Rodriguez

Players 5 is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Trish Sie and starring Tom Ellis, Gina Rodriguez, Joel Courtney, and Damon Wayans Jr. The film follows New York sportswriter Mack, who spent years devising successful hook-up "plays" with his best friend Adam and their crew, but unexpectedly falls for one of his targets and learns what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps[^2^].

The film is a sequel to the 2012 Bollywood heist thriller Players, which was a remake of the 2003 Hollywood film The Italian Job. Players 5 is the fifth installment in the Players franchise, which has been a hit among Indian audiences for its action-packed scenes and star-studded cast. The film is expected to release in 2023 in both Hindi and English languages.

Players 5 is a highly anticipated film for fans of both Bollywood and Hollywood cinema, as it features a crossover of actors from both industries. Tom Ellis, best known for his role as Lucifer Morningstar in the Netflix series Lucifer, plays the lead role of Mack, a charming and witty sportswriter who loves to play the field. Gina Rodriguez, who rose to fame with her Golden Globe-winning performance as Jane Villanueva in the CW series Jane the Virgin, plays the role of Maya, a smart and independent journalist who catches Mack's eye. Joel Courtney, who starred as Lee Flynn in the Netflix film series The Kissing Booth, plays Adam, Mack's loyal best friend and wingman. Damon Wayans Jr., who appeared in comedies such as New Girl and Happy Endings, plays Ryan, another member of Mack's crew who has a crush on Maya.

The film also features some of the original cast members from the Bollywood version of Players, such as Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Omi Vaidya. They reprise their roles as Charlie Masceranhas, Naina Braganza, Ronnie Mascarenhas, Riya Thapar, Spider Singhania, and Sunny Mehra respectively. They are part of a team of thieves who plan to pull off a daring heist involving gold bars worth millions of dollars. However, things get complicated when they cross paths with Mack and his crew, who are also after the same loot.

Players 5 promises to be a fun-filled ride full of romance, comedy, action, and suspense. The film is set to release on ZEE5[^1^], a leading OTT platform that offers a variety of content across genres and languages. ZEE5 subscribers can watch Players 5 full movie online in HD 1080p quality with subtitles in Hindi or English. The film is also available for download on ZEE5 app for offline viewing.

Players 5 is the latest addition to the Players franchise, which has been one of the most successful Bollywood film series in recent years. The first film, Players, was released in 2012 and was directed by Abbas-Mustan, a duo known for their stylish and thrilling movies. The film was a remake of The Italian Job, a 2003 Hollywood film starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, and Jason Statham. The film itself was a remake of a 1969 British film of the same name starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward.

Players followed the story of Charlie Masceranhas (Abhishek Bachchan), a master thief who assembles a team of experts to steal gold bars from a moving train in Russia. The team consists of his girlfriend Naina Braganza (Sonam Kapoor), his mentor Ronnie Mascarenhas (Bobby Deol), a hacker named Spider Singhania (Neil Nitin Mukesh), an illusionist named Riya Thapar (Bipasha Basu), an explosives expert named Bilal Bashir (Sikandar Kher), and a car specialist named Sunny Mehra (Omi Vaidya). However, the heist goes wrong when Spider betrays the team and takes off with the gold. The rest of the team then vows to take revenge on Spider and get back their loot.

The film was praised for its slick action sequences, exotic locations, and glamorous costumes. It also featured some popular songs such as "Jhoom Jhoom Ta Hun Main", "Dil Ye Bekarar Kyun Hai", and "Jis Jagah Pe Khatam". The film was a box office hit and earned over â1.2 billion worldwide.