Skip to main content

Jon Hamm and Gal Gadot are sexy suburban spies in ‘Keeping Up With the Joneses’

If you liked Mr. & Mrs. Smith, but wondered how it would play out if told from the neighbors’ perspective, you’re in luck!

Released earlier today, the first trailer for Keeping Up With the Joneses shows us what happens when two undercover government spies move in next to typical, mild-mannered suburbanites. Spoiler alert! It shakes things up just a bit.

Jon Hamm and Gal Gadot play the international persons of mystery, while Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher play the milquetoast plebs who are taken along for the ride. While the plot of this film will feel familiar to … anyone who has ever watched a Hollywood movie, it does look like this could be pretty fun.

The whole “exciting strangers come to town and shake up a couple’s banal existence” thing has been done and redone, but director Greg Mottola, who reinvigorated the coming-of-age comedy with Superbad, has a solid cast at his disposal for this one.

Highlights of the trailer (embedded above) include John Hamm speaking Chinese at 0:40, Galifianakis tranquilizing Fisher at the 1:33 mark (“Momma wants to cuddle”), and the courageous spousal abandonment that occurs at 1:52. Eventually, the hijinks gives way to the suggestion of something a bit more sinister afoot, as Hamm is forced to remind his new neighbors that once the trust is gone from a relationship “bad things can happen.”

This film will live or die on the chemistry of its warring couples and — at first blush — the principals seem to mix well. Jon Hamm’s smoldering handsomeness provides a nice yin to Galifianakis’ awkward yang, and Fisher feels convincing as the everywoman opposite the lithe and leggy Gadot.

Apart from its aforementioned headliners, Keeping up with the Joneses stars Patton Oswalt, Maribeth Monroe (Workaholics), and Matt Walsh (Veep). The film is due out in theaters October 21, 2016.

Stay tuned for further updates.

Editors' Recommendations

Adam Poltrack
Adam is an A/V News Writer for Digital Trends, and is responsible for bringing you the latest advances in A/V…
10 best stop-motion animated movies of all time, ranked
Coraline crawls through a dark tunnel.

Stop-motion animation is one of the most creative and beloved subgenres -- and it only seems to get better with time. The greatest movies in this category showcase the hard work and artistry of the inventive minds behind these stories, which often take a long time to commit to film. Each frame is a painstakingly crafted work of art, all aimed at creating immersive worlds full of unforgettable narratives and characters.

From obscure modern classics like The Wolf House to genre-defining masterpieces like The Nightmare Before Christmas, the best stop-motion animated movies highlight the full potential of the medium to deliver complex stories alongside gorgeous and distinct visuals. The craftmanship on display in these films is a testament to the power of animation and those who boldly push the genre's boundaries to create enchanting realities.
10. James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Read more
The 50 best anime on Hulu right now
Gintama anime key art featuring Gintoki leading the supporting cast of the series.

Even when it's not the primary destination, Hulu is still easily among the best mainstream platforms to stream some of the best anime available. It's an especially great supplement for audiences already fans of the streamer's live-action originals, boasting impressive diversity in its anime offerings across film, TV, and various genres.

For customers who aren't subscribed, the Disney Bundle is more than worth consideration to back up Hulu's anime library. This package deal gives viewers countless hours of content through Disney+, ESPN+, and the base ad-supported Hulu plan. Fans will have access to all the Star Wars, Marvel Studios, National Geographic, and sports content they could hope for on top of Hulu's anime catalog.

Read more
Nuggets vs Mavericks live stream: Can you watch for free?
Nikola Jokic squares up a free throw on the court.

Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks take on Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets today. Playoff seeding implications aside, it's always a must-watch event whenever two of the greatest international players of all-time do battle.

This one is set to start in about one hour, at 3:30 p.m. ET, and will be televised on ABC in the United States. If you don't have cable or you're looking to finally cut the cable cord, there are a bunch of different ways you can watch a live stream of the game online.
The Best Way to Watch the Nuggets vs Mavericks Live Stream

Read more