David Otunga plays a police officer in the film “The Call” starring Halle Berry and Morris Chestnut. Photo/Sony
David Otunga is celebrating his first major big screen role with his fellow Chicagoans. The WWE pro-wrestler, Harvard Law educated attorney who is engaged to actress, singer and Chicago native Jennifer Hudson plays Officer Jake Devans in the film “The Call” starring Halle Berry. The movies opens in theaters Friday, March 15.
Otunga will host a special viewing of the film Friday night at the AMC River East theater, 322 E. Illinois St. The event will kick off with a 7 p.m. red carpet arrival, followed by the film viewing. Afterwards, Otunga will hold court with the media and fans in a special Q&A session.
When veteran 911 operator, Jordan (Halle Berry), takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl (Abigail Breslin) who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl’s life.
The 96-minute film also stars Morris Chestnut and is directed by Brad Anderson.