Aces High

Aces High channels the high-stakes chaos and adrenaline-fueled tension of Uncut Gems, combined with the sharp wit and underworld intrigue of Molly’s Game. Set against the neon-lit backdrop of Las Vegas, it explores ambition, desperation, and survival in a cutthroat gambling ecosystem. Think The Big Short meets Showgirls with a feminist twist.

In the neon-lit underworld of Las Vegas struggling actress Scarlett Kane trades auditions for a shadowy gig as a bet runner for the enigmatic Frank Stein—a gambling legend too good for the casinos to handle. Scarlett, a sharp-witted and deeply flawed dreamer, navigates her new job delivering high-stakes envelopes to a cast of eccentric gamblers, all while grappling with the emotional fallout of her failed Hollywood aspirations.

But Scarlett's seemingly simple role comes with strings attached. When a brush with violence and a mysterious envelope shake her resolve, she finds herself drawn deeper into Frank’s labyrinthine world—a place where every decision is a gamble, and trust is just another chip on the table. Torn between the allure of fast cash, her growing connection with fellow runner Drake, and the dangerous truths lurking in Frank’s shadowy empire, Scarlett must decide whether to cash out or go all in.

Blending razor-sharp dialogue with poignant themes of reinvention and resilience, Aces High offers a gritty yet heartfelt look at finding one’s footing when the stakes couldn’t be higher.