This month John Turturro will reprise one of his most famous characters in The Big Lebowski. The original stoner crime comedy has captured the hearts of many over the decades, earning its place among other cult classic wonders, and avid bowler Jesus Quintana was just one of many memorable characters who played a role in its strange story.
The Jesus Rolls won’t see Joel and Ethan Coen, who directed the original film in 1998, back behind the camera. Instead Turturro himself will take the reins as both writer and director with the Coen brothers’ blessings, as well as playing the lead role.
With The Jesus Rolls' release date coming up fast, here's everything you need to know about the Big Lebowski spinoff's story and cast of characters.
The Jesus Rolls Release Date
After months of speculation, fans finally received an official trailer and release date for the film at the start of February 2020. The Jesus Rolls was screened at the Rome Film Festival October 16th, 2019 and will hit theaters in the United States on February 28th. The release comes just over two decades after the original movie premiered.
The Jesus Rolls Story Details
The Jesus Rolls serves as both a remake of the French film Going Places, written and directed by Bertrand Blier, and as a spinoff to the Coen Brothers’ The Big Lebowski. In the movie, fans will see John Turturro reprise his role as Jesus Quintana, The Dude’s iconic arch bowling nemesis. After being recently released from prison, Jesus teams up with his best friend Petey (Bobby Cannavale). The two pick up Marie (Audrey Tautou) and the trio of misfits embark on a petty crime spree, running from both the law and a gun-toting hairdresser.
The Jesus Rolls Cast
The Jesus Rolls has a cast that's full of creative minds and versatile actors. While Transformers movies.
Likewise, Bobby Cannavale is no stranger to off-beat characters or villains. One of his most recognizable roles was Gyp Rosetti, the third season’s bad guy in Amelie and for playing Sophie Neveu in The Da Vinci Code.
Audiences will also get to see the likes of Susan Sarandon, John Hamm, and Christopher Walken in The Jesus Rolls, adding another trio of high-caliber actors into the mix. Fans of The Big Lebowski are no doubt in for another wild ride, and the Dude definitely abides.
