Friendship (2024 film) explained
| Friendship |
| Director: | Andrew DeYoung |
| Music: | Keegan DeWitt |
| Cinematography: | Andy Rydzewski |
| Editing: | Sophie Corra |
| Distributor: | A24 |
| Runtime: | 97 minutes[1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Friendship is a 2024 American comedy film written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, in his directorial debut. It stars Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra and Billy Bryk.
It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, as part of the festival's Midnight Madness program.
Production
In February 2024, Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd and Kate Mara joined the cast of the film, with Andrew DeYoung set to direct.[2] In March 2024, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Jason Veasey, Jon Glaser, Eric Rahill, Conner O'Malley, Carmen Christopher, Craig Frank, Omar Torres, Jacob Ming-Trent, Daniel London, Whitmer Thomas and Raphael Sbarge joined the cast.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere on September 8, 2024 at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of the festival's Midnight Madness program.[4] That same month, A24 acquired distribution rights to the film.[5]
Awards
At TIFF, the film was second runner-up for the People's Choice Award, Midnight Madness.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Friendship. Toronto International Film Festival. July 25, 2024.
- Web site: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd & Kate Mara Join 'Friendship' Comedy. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. February 2, 2024. July 25, 2024.
- Web site: Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra & Billy Bryk Among New Additions To Tim Robinson Comedy 'Friendship'. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. March 20, 2024. July 25, 2024.
- Web site: Demi Moore's 'The Substance' to Open Midnight Madness at Toronto Film Fest. The Hollywood Reporter. Etan. Vlessing. July 25, 2024. July 25, 2024. July 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240726194929/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/demi-moore-the-substance-toronto-tiff-2024-1235957497/. live.
- Web site: A24 Landing TIFF Title 'Friendship' For Mid-7 Figures. Deadline Hollywood. Mike Jr.. Fleming. September 16, 2024. September 16, 2024. September 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240916145458/https://deadline.com/2024/09/a24-landing-toronto-film-festival-film-friendship-for-mid-7-figures-1236090399/. live.
- Steve Pond, "‘The Life of Chuck’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award" . TheWrap, September 15, 2024.
