Kevin Hart Spills The Beans On Exclusive Action Movie Chat Group

In an unexpected revelation, Kevin Hart has pulled back the curtain on a covert society that thrives within the realm of action cinema. At the premiere of his Netflix movie Lift, the 44-year-old actor disclosed his involvement in a “secret” action movie chat group, boasting members such as Dwayne Johnson, Tom Cruise, and more.

“Yup! Dwayne, Mark Wahlberg, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Jet Li, Jackie Chan. All the biggest guys,” he playfully revealed to PEOPLE at the Lincoln Center in New York City. “You know, we just talk about action stuff.”

But Kevin didn’t stop there, saying further, “It’s a real secret chat, I shouldn’t be talking to you about this chat. I could get in a lot of trouble from the other action guys.”

As Kevin’s star continues to rise in the world of action films, he finds himself sharing camaraderie with A-listers like Dwayne and Tom, emphasizing the common ground that unites them.

“We just share action stories; that’s the thing. When you’re an action guy, you have to have action stories, so our chat is all about ping-ponging action stories and just making sure that everyone’s in sync, you know? That’s what it’s about,” he explained.

While the comedian has collaborated with Dwayne in several films, including 2016’s Central Intelligence, 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and 2019’s Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, he has yet to work with the other luminaries in his clandestine group chat.

During the premiere, Kevin also shared insights into the bonding experience with the cast of his latest film, Lift. The film stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, and Sam Worthington, all of whom were present at the event.

Reflecting on the cast’s rapport, he said “I think there was a consistent continuous engagement that the cast stayed true to. The days on set ended with us in hotels eating dinner together. Whether it was all together or some on different days, there was an amazing piece of connectivity that ultimately added great value to what we got here.”

Directed by F. Gary Gray, Lift promises an action-packed storyline, following Kevin’s character, Cyrus Whitaker, as he assembles a team for a daring mid-flight heist to steal $500 million in gold from a passenger plane.