Jack Quaid Leads Action-Comedy 'Novocaine' as Everyman Hero Who Feels No Pain

The new film from directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen blends ultraviolence, humor, and romance, with hopes for a sequel dependent on audience reception.

Jack Quaid stars as Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered bank manager with a rare condition that renders him unable to feel pain, in the action-comedy 'Novocaine.'
Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen aimed to balance the film's gory violence with humor and a heartfelt romantic subplot, setting it apart from traditional action films.
The film explores Nate's journey to rescue his love interest, Sherry, played by Amber Midthunder, after a violent bank robbery disrupts their budding relationship.
Quaid's performance, described as channeling Tom Hanks' everyman relatability, required him to unlearn traditional acting techniques like flinching during fight scenes.
While the directors express interest in a sequel, any continuation of the story will depend on 'Novocaine's' box office success and audience response.