Lionsgate has officially released the first teaser for Good Fortune, a new comedy film that brings together an impressive cast including Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, and Keke Palmer. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Aziz Ansari, who also wrote the script and stars in the project. Watch the trailer below.
It centers around Gabriel, who is played by Keanu Reeves, an angel who’s not exactly great at his job. In an attempt to intervene and help two very different individuals, a gig economy worker named Arj and a wealthy businessman named Jeff Gabriel accidentally swap their lives.
After they swap their bodies, Arj enjoys Jeff’s rich and privileged lifestyle, while Jeff is forced to deal with the harsh realities of Arj’s world: delivering food, struggling with bills, and facing day-to-day challenges. On top of that, Gabriel loses his power too.
Keke Palmer also plays a supporting character in the film, with her role currently under wraps, but she is expected to play a major part in the movie. Sandra Oh appears as Martha, a high-ranking angel who is sent to Earth to assess the situation and deal with Gabriel’s mistakes. a supporting character in the film, with her role currently under wraps but expected to play a major part in the movie. Sandra Oh appears as Martha, a high-ranking angel sent to Earth to assess the situation and deal with Gabriel’s blunder.
The movie is produced by Lionsgate, Good Fortune is set as a fall comedy release with potential to appeal to a broad audience. The film combines elements of spiritual fantasy, modern-day class commentary, and laugh-out-loud comedy, promising a unique theater experience.
Good Fortune is scheduled to hit theaters on October 17, 2025.