Awkwafina to Star in Gambling Drama BACCARAT MACHINE

"The Farewell" and "Crazy Rich Asians" star Awkwafina has signed on to star in the drama "The Baccarat Machine" (working title), which is based on a true story.

Inspired by by a Cigar Aficionado article by Michael Kaplan, the film tells the story of Cheung Yin "Kelly" Sun, a young Chinese woman who won millions of dollars by teaming with "King of Poker" Phil Ivey and using a technique known as edge sorting, which involves recognizing the use of playing cards in which the edges on either side are unevenly cut by fractions of an inch.

The film's script is currently being written by Andy Bellin ("Trust", "Lovelace"). SK Global is financing and producing alongside Sharp Independent Pictures. Producers are currently in talks with potential directors. SK Global co-CEO John Penotti said about the actress, "She is uniquely equipped to bring Kelly to life onscreen and will infuse the role with genuine humor and humanity"

Awkwafina currently stars in Comedy Central's "Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens". This year she won the Golden Globe for Best Lead Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in "The Farewell".

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