Happily (film)
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| Directed by | BenDavid Grabinski |
| Written by | BenDavid Grabinski |
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| Cinematography | Adam Bricker |
| Edited by | Spencer Houck |
| Music by | Joseph Trapanese |
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| Distributed by | Saban Films |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Happily is an upcoming thriller comedy 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.
Cast
- Joel McHale as Tom
- Kerry Bishé as Janet
- Stephen Root as Goodman
- Natalie Zea as Karen
- Paul Scheer as Val
- Natalie Morales as Patricia
- Jon Daly as Donald
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Maude
- Charlyne Yi as Gretel
- Breckin Meyer as Richard
- Shannon Woodward as Carla
- Brea Grant
- Al Madrigal as Arthur
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 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
- ^ "Happily". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (February 27, 2019). "Joel McHale, Kerry Bishe to Star in Dark Comedy Thriller 'Happily' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ "Happily". Production List. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ Beresford, Tribly; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2020). "Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ferme, Antonio (February 9, 2021). "'Happily': Watch the First Trailer for Joel McHale's Dark Romantic Comedy". Variety. Retrieved February 9, 2021.