Vince Vaughn is known primarily as a comedic actor. Most recently, these humourous tendencies were exhibited in his performance in the Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey. Based on the book of the same name by Carl Hiaasen, the story saw Vaughn play a bumbling cop who is pᴀssionate about solving a high-profile case regarding a suspicious death. Bad Monkey was renewed for season 2, giving Vaughn another chance to play the role of the wisecracking, ungraceful but lovable Andrew Yancy.

In addition to Bad Monkey, Vaughn’s comedy roles on screen have included parts in Dodgeball and Wedding Crashers. Comedy is not all Vaughn is capable of, however. While he is mostly known for the laugh-inducing genre, the actor has also been in several more dramatic roles. One such part was playing Norman Bates in Gus Van Sant’s 1998 sH๏τ-for-sH๏τ remake of Psycho. While notoriously panned, this film showed off what Vaughn could do in a more serious context. One serious role for Vaughn saw him act in a brutal action film, and there is only a short time to catch it before it leaves its streaming home.

Brawl In Cell Block 99 Is Leaving Netflix This Month

Vince Vaughn Plays A Drug Dealer

Brawl in Cell Block 99 is about to leave Netflix. Written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, this action film is a prison drama that centers around a boxer who turns to a drug-crime lifestyle, leaving him in a prison battleground after a deal gets more intense. Vaughn plays protagonist Bradley Thomas in the film, in the company of a supporting cast that includes Jennifer Carpenter, Don Johnson, Udo Kier, Marc Blucas, Dion Mucciacito, Geno Segers, and Victor Almanazar. Brawl in Cell Block 99 was well-reviewed, getting a 90% Tomatometer among 99 critics.

Per Collider, Brawl in Cell Block 99 is soon departing from its streaming platform. The Vaughn movie is only going to be available on Netflix through January 26. The movie is currently also available to watch on AMC+, Pluto TV, and the Roku Channel.

Why You Should Watch Brawl In Cell Block 99 On Netflix Before It Leaves

This Is Vaughn’s Most Serious Role

Losing its Netflix status could be a big hit for Brawl in Cell Block 99, as the movie has a lower profile that Netflix’s mᴀssive platform could elevate. That said, in the time it has remaining on streaming, the prison drama is well worth checking out. While so brutal that it is at times hard to watch, the movie arguably sees Vaughn in his most intense role. This might be hard to watch for those used to his Dodgeball days, but it is a fascinating look into the actor’s impressive versatility.

Source: Collider