Jack Quaid Takes on Challenging Role in ‘Novocaine’
Actor Jack Quaid, recognized for his portrayal of Hughie in the acclaimed series The Boys, stars in a new action film titled Novocaine, which premieres in theaters this Friday.
Plot Overview and Character Insight
In Novocaine, Quaid plays Nathan Cain, a character with a rare medical condition that inhibits his ability to feel pain. This unusual condition becomes pivotal to the film’s narrative as it is leveraged into a formidable asset when his love interest is kidnapped.
Quaid describes the film as “an action movie for horror fans,” highlighting its intense and gory action sequences. However, he also emphasizes the significance of the romantic connection between his character, Nate, and Sherry, stating, “If you don’t believe in them as a couple, then the action’s not going to work for you.”
Physical Preparation and Stunt Training
Quaid has termed his role in Novocaine as the most physically taxing of his career. “I had to do a lot of stunt training, a lot of working out,” he shared, adding that he achieved the best physical condition of his life for this role.
Production Insights
Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, the movie presents itself as being set in San Diego. Despite the film’s extreme action scenes, Quaid noted that he managed to avoid injuries during production, courtesy of a skilled stunt team. He encourages audiences to experience the film “on the big screen” for maximum impact.
Upcoming Projects
In addition to his work in Novocaine, Quaid provided an update on the fifth season of The Boys, confirming that filming is underway in Toronto.
Novocaine is distributed by Paramount Pictures, a subsidiary of CBS’s parent organization, Paramount Global, and is set for release on Friday.
