The Throwback (2023 film) explained

Director:Mario Garcia
Cinematography:Niav Conty
Editing:Sophie Dick
Music:Dylan Glatthorn
Distributor:Myriad Pictures
Country:United States
Language:English

The Throwback is a 2023 American comedy film written and directed by Mario Garcia in his directorial debut. The film stars Justina Machado as a mother who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, causing her to regress to her college-student, party-going persona, but who eventually learns the party life will never replace the love for her family. The film also stars Will Sasso, Gregg Sulkin, Michelle Randolph and Bobby Lee. It initially screened at the Tampa Theatre on May 3, 2023, and was released by Myriad Pictures on March 15, 2024.[1]

Cast

Production

In April 2022, it was reported that Justina Machado and Will Sasso will star in the independent comedy film The Throwback, the feature directorial debut of Mario Garcia.[2] Gregg Sulkin, Michelle Randolph and Bobby Lee joined the cast in main roles in May.[3] [4] [5]

Principal photography took place in Tampa, Florida in May 2022.[6] [7]

Release

The Throwback had a first-look community screening at the Tampa Theatre on May 3, 2023.[8] It was released by Myriad Pictures on March 15, 2024.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE THROWBACK - Myriad Pictures. October 11, 2023.
  2. Web site: Justina Machado & Will Sasso To Star In Indie Comedy 'The Throwback'. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. April 25, 2022.
  3. Web site: Tanya Reynolds Joins 'Harold And The Purple Crayon'; 'The Throwback' Adds Gregg Sulkin. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. May 2, 2022.
  4. Web site: Fernanda Andrade Joins Paramount+'s 'Finestkind'; 'The Throwback' Adds Michelle Randolph. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. May 5, 2022.
  5. Web site: Bobby Lee Boards Indie 'The Throwback'; Leah McSweeney Finds First Film Role In 'The Kill Room'. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. May 24, 2022.
  6. Web site: The Throwback filmed all over the Tampa area. Harlan. Andrew. That's So Tampa. April 5, 2023.
  7. Web site: Film shoot underway in Tampa with local director at helm. May 17, 2022. Business Observer.
  8. Web site: Tampa Theatre To Screen Film 'The Throwback' Made In Tampa. April 8, 2023. Q105.
  9. Web site: Myriad boards worldwide rights to comedy 'The Throwback', launching TIFF sales (exclusive). Jeremy. Kay. Screen Daily. September 5, 2023.