When it was announced, people were fairly shocked that the first real continuation of the world originated in “The Big Lebowski” would be focused on the supporting character, Jesus Quintana. But yet, that’s exactly what “The Jesus Rolls” is, and the new trailer gives us a first real look at what the plot of the film will be.
Until now, most of the discussion surrounding “The Jesus Rolls” was focused on the early images from the film and a couple of teasers. But with the first full trailer, we’re introduced to the story that the ‘Big Lebowski’ spin-off film tells. As you might guess, the film follows Quintana as he is released from prison, but immediately finds himself committing petty crimes and hitting the road with his best friend. And while on the road, the duo meets an eclectic group of characters that help add to the madness of the film.
The film stars John Turturro, Bobby Cannavale, Audrey Tautou, Christopher Walken, Jon Hamm, Pete Davidson, and Susan Sarandon. Turturro wears multiple hats while making this film, as he also serves as writer and director.
And even though “The Jesus Rolls” is a spiritual successor/spin-off of the Coens’ “The Big Lebowski,” the film is also a loose remake of the 1974 French film, “Les Valseuses,” which was renamed “Going Places” in the US.
“The Jesus Rolls” arrives in theaters on February 28.
Here’s the synopsis:
Hours after being released from prison for good behavior, Jesus Quintana (John Turturro) reunites with his best friend and fellow underachiever Petey (Bobby Cannavale). In the first in a series of rapidly escalating bad decisions, they steal a vintage car parked in front of an upscale salon and hit the road for a no-holds-barred joyride — until the car’s gun-toting owner (Jon Hamm) catches up with them, wounding Petey. Fleeing the scene with fiercely free-spirited shampooist Marie (Audrey Tautou), Jesus and Petey continue their adventure in a series of stolen cars, cementing their partnership with an epic petty-crime spree and a three-way romance. A darkly funny, irreverent and freewheeling road movie, The Jesus Rolls is written and directed by Emmy® winner and nominee John Turturro and pays tribute to the classic French farce Les Valseuses.