Hook & Tackle Goes HOLLYWOOD May 8, 2025

South Florida played host to Hollywood glamour as the third installment of the action film Cash Out 3, starring John Travolta, was recently filmed in the region — and Sportailor, Inc., makers of the popular Hook & Tackle® apparel brand, played a starring role behind the scenes.

Stan Rudman, co-owner of Sportailor, Inc., was tapped by friend and director Randall Emmett to assist in securing iconic locations for the film. Rudman knew just the place: “Luckily, my family owns and manages Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo, one of the finest resorts in the region. It was the perfect spot for the production.”

In addition to helping scout locations, Rudman opened the doors of Sportailor’s Miami facility to the film’s wardrobe team. “They were like kids in a candy store,” Rudman said, recalling the team’s excitement as they selected garments for the cast. Every principal actor, including Lukas Haas, Quavo, Beau Bommarito, DJ Khaled, and Sam Asghari, wore pieces from Weekender and Hook & Tackle — a testament to the brand’s versatile, coastal-inspired appeal.

“Being on set that week was incredibly exciting,” Rudman added. “It’s amazing to see how wardrobe brings characters to life, and I’m honored our clothing helped shape that vision.”

Meeting star John Travolta was a personal highlight. “He’s such a generous and kind man — and now a huge fan of our Hook & Tackle hat,” Rudman shared. “We grew up together and seeing him wear our gear is something special.”

As Cash Out 3 gears up for release, Hook & Tackle celebrates its continued influence in both fashion and film, bringing authentic South Florida style to audiences worldwide.