The Present (2024 film) explained

The Present
Director:	Christian Ditter
Producer:	Stuart Ford Linda McDonough Marcei Brown Jessica Malanaphy
Starring:	Isla Fisher Greg Kinnear
Music:	Fil Eisler
Cinematography:	Jon Chema
Editing:	Josie Azzam Kristine McPherson
Studio:	CatchLightStudios AGC Studios
Distributor:	Gravitas Ventures
Country:	United States
Language:	English

The Present is a 2024 American comedy film written by Jay Martel, directed by Christian Ditter and starring Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear.

Plot

When a brilliant boy discovers he can manipulate time by using an enchanted family heirloom, he and his siblings go back to the eve of their parents' separation to try and change the outcome. As their schemes become more and more elaborate, they soon learn about family bonds and what they can and cannot control.

Cast

• Isla Fisher as Jen Diehl^[1]
• Greg Kinnear as Eric Diehl^[1]
• Easton Rocket Sweda as Taylor Diehl^[1]
• Shay Rudolph as Emma Diehl^[1]
• Mason Shea Joyce as Max Diehl^[1]
• Ryan Guzman^[2]

Production

Production on the film began in Los Angeles in May 2022.^[3] Ross Butler was initially cast in the role portrayed by Guzman.^[4]

Release

In March 2024, it was announced that Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film, which was released on June 14, 2024.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Isla Fisher & Greg Kinnear To Topline Family Comedy 'The Present' From 'How To Be Single' Helmer Christian Ditter. May 17, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. July 2, 2022.
2. Web site: Echebiri. Makuochi. Ryan Guzman Replaces Ross Butler in the Family Comedy 'The Present'. June 22, 2022. Collider. July 2, 2022.
3. Web site: Hazelton. John. AGC's 'The Present' starts Los Angeles shoot. May 17, 2022. Screen Daily. July 2, 2022.
4. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Ryan Guzman Replaces Ross Butler In Isla Fisher Comedy 'The Present'; 'Walker: Independence' Actor Justin Johnson Cortez To Lead Drama 'Gift Of Fear'. June 21, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. July 2, 2022.
5. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Gravitas Acquires Jennifer Connelly Dark Comedy 'Bad Behaviour,' Family Comedy 'The Present' Starring Isla Fisher, Greg Kinnear – Film Briefs. March 22, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. May 2, 2024.