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Happily
Official poster
Directed byBenDavid Grabinski
Written byBenDavid Grabinski
Produced by
  • Spencer Berman
  • Jack Black
  • Chuckie Duff
  • Ross Kohn
  • Nancy Leopardi
Starring
CinematographyAdam Bricker
Edited bySpencer Houck
Music byJoseph Trapanese
Production
companies
  • Electric Dynamite
  • Common Wall Media
  • Indy Entertainment
Distributed bySaban Films
Release date
  • March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Happily is an upcoming American comedy thriller film written and directed by BenDavid Grabinski, in his directorial debut. It stars Joel McHale, Kerry Bishé, Stephen Root, Natalie Morales, Paul Scheer, and Natalie Zea.

It is scheduled to be released on March 19, 2021, by Saban Films.

Premise

Tom and Janet's friends are jealous of their lustful relationship. When a visit from a mysterious stranger leads to a dead body, they begin to question the loyalty of their so-called friends.

Cast

Production

In February 2019, it was announced Joel McHale, Kerry Bishé, Stephen Root, Natalie Zea, Paul Scheer, Natalie Morales, Jon Daly, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Charlyne Yi, Breckin Meyer, Shannon Woodward, Brea Grant and Al Madrigal had been cast in the film, with BenDavid Grabinski directing from a screenplay he wrote. Nancy Leopardi, Ross Kohn, Jack Black and Spencer Berman will produce the film under their Indy Entertainment, Electric Dynamite, while Kyle Newman and Chuckie Duff will serve as executive producers under his Common Wealth Media banner.[2]

Principal photography began in Los Angeles in February 2019.[3]

Release

It was scheduled to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2020.[4] However, the festival was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In November 2020, Saban Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[6] It is scheduled to be released on March 19, 2021.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Happily". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  2. ^ Donnelly, Matt (February 27, 2019). "Joel McHale, Kerry Bishe to Star in Dark Comedy Thriller 'Happily' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  3. ^ "Happily". Production List. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  5. ^ Beresford, Tribly; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2020). "Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 9, 2020). "Saban Films Takes North American & UK Rights To Dark Comedy 'Happily' Starring Joel McHale, Kerry Bishé & Stephen Root". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. ^ Ferme, Antonio (February 9, 2021). "'Happily': Watch the First Trailer for Joel McHale's Dark Romantic Comedy". Variety. Retrieved February 9, 2021.