The trailer for the eagerly awaited action-comedy *Novocaine* features Jack Quaid (*The Boys*, *Star Trek: Lower Decks*) facing a barrage of painful injuries. From stabbings to severe burns and even bullet wounds, Quaid’s character, Nathan Caine, endures it all—with the remarkable twist that he cannot feel pain at all.
Nathan, a seemingly average individual, possesses a remarkable trait: he cannot experience physical discomfort. However, when his beloved, portrayed by Amber Midthunder (*Prey*), is abducted, Nathan resolves to put his rare ability to the ultimate challenge. Set on rescuing her, he charges through a series of adversaries, leveraging his pain-free edge to execute some astonishing stunts. The trailer hints at exhilarating moments such as Nathan thrusting his hand into a pot of scalding oil to retrieve a weapon and forcing shards of glass into his palms to craft makeshift claws. It’s gripping, outrageous, and unmistakably intense.
*Novocaine* is scheduled to premiere in theaters on March 14, promising an exhilarating mix of action and humor.