WEEK IN WOMEN: Awkwafina Gambles on fact-based BACCARAT MACHINE – Brandy McDonnell reports
Awkwafina is set to star in SK Global’s upcoming The Baccarat Machine (working title), a feature inspired by the true story of the most successful female gambler in modern history.
The Golden Globe winner will star as Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun in the film, which will focus on her unlikely teaming with living legend poker player Phil Ivey to beat the system.
The Baccarat Machine will be Awkwafina’s second project with SK Global, following her big-screen breakthrough in Warner Bros.’ smash 2018 romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians. Continue reading on THE WEEK IN WOMEN.