In the new Netflix film “The Mother,” a former hitwoman wants to protect her daughter at all costs. From the director of the “Mulan” live-action film Niki Caro.
- New Zealand filmmaker Niki Caro is directing the new Netflix movie “The Mother.”
- Jennifer Lopez and Joseph Fiennes star in two lead roles in the action drama.
- The film is scheduled to premiere on the streaming service as early as May 2023.
The new Netflix original “The Mother” features Jennifer Lopez in her role as a contract killer and protective mother at the same time.
The Mother: Trailer
Below you can find the first official teaser trailer for “The Mother”. When the full trailer is released, we will keep you updated here.
The Mother: Start Date
The action drama will launch on May 12, 2023 on the streaming provider Netflix.
The Mother: Plot
A contract killer reappears after some time after she learns that her daughter is in danger. Already several years ago, the mother gave her child into other hands when she was on the run from dangerous men. Now her daughter’s life – and her own – is threatened again.
The Mother: Cast
The main role of the hitwoman and mother is played by Jennifer Lopez (“Shades of Blue”, “Shotgun Wedding”). The daughter is embodied by Lucy Paez. They are joined in front of the camera by Joseph Fiennes (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Omari Hardwick (“Army of Dead”), Gael García Bernal (“Mozart in the Jungle”), Paul Raci and Jesse Garcia, among others.
The Mother: Production
The film is produced by producers Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina, Roy Lee, Marc Evans, Miri Yoon, Misha Green and Courtney Baxter, as well as production companies Nuyorican Productions and Vertigo Entertainment. Meanwhile, Niki Caro (Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Mulan”) served as executive director. Misha Green, Andrea Berloff and Peter Craig were responsible for the screenplay.
