A24 has successfully acquired the distribution rights to the upcoming comedy movie Friendship, which is being led by Emmy winner Tim Robinson and Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd. This comes after the film had its world premiere at the recent 2024 Toronto International Film Festival as part of Midnight Madness. At the moment, it still has no official release date yet.
This marks Robinson’s first major movie project as the lead, after playing supporting roles in movies like Brother Nature and An American Pickle. As for Rudd, he recently received an Emmy nomination for his performance as Ben Glenroy in Only Murders in the Building Season 3. He’s currently attached to star in a few movies, including the musical drama Power Ballad and black comedy Death of a Unicorn.
What is Friendship about?
Friendship is written and directed by Andrew DeYoung in his feature directorial debut. Robinson is set to play a suburban dad obsessed with his charming neighbor. Joining Rudd and Robinson are Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Meredith Garretson, Jason Veasey, Daniel London and more. In addition to leading the cast, Paul has also signed on as an executive producer alongside Tracy Rosenblum, Alexis Garcia and DeYoung. Producers are Nick Weidenfeld, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, and John Holland.
“When an errant delivery pulls suburban dad Craig Waterman (Robinson) into the orbit of his mysterious and charismatic new neighbour Austin Carmichael (Rudd), a sweet bromance seems to blossom over an innocent evening of urban exploration, punk rock, and a mutual appreciation for paleolithic antiquities,” reads the film’s synopsis (via TIFF). “But what should have been the start of a beautiful friendship is soon waylaid as Craig’s obsessive personality begins to alienate his new pal, subsequently inducing a spiral that threatens to upend Craig’s entire life.”
