Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans to headline Netflix's Players

Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans are set to star in Netflix's upcoming romcom, Players. The film also stars Tom Ellis in a pivotal role. 

The story focuses on Chicago-based sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez), who has spent years devising successful hook-up "plays" with her best friend Adam (Wayans). But when she unexpectedly becomes infatuated with one of her targets (Ellis), they are forced to confront the idea of a true relationship.

Trish Sie, known for directing Pitch Perfect 3, is directing the movie from a script penned by Whit Anderson. Marc Platt and Ryan Christians of Marc Platt Productions and Ross Dinerstein of Campfire are producing the project. 

Rodriguez and Molly Breeskin will executive produce along with Ross Girard and Dan Clarke.