The Underdoggs Explained

Director:Charles Stone III
Cinematography:Mitchell Amundsen
Editing:Paul Millspaugh
Music:Joseph Shirley
Distributor:Amazon MGM Studios
Runtime:96 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$30 million[2]

The Underdoggs is a 2024 American sports comedy drama film directed by Charles Stone III and written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis. The film stars Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Andrew Schulz, Mike Epps, Kal Penn, Kandi Burruss and George Lopez.

The Underdoggs was released by Amazon MGM Studios as a Prime Video exclusive on January 26, 2024.

Plot

Jaycen "Two-J's" Jennings is an arrogant washed up former football superstar. After a major car accident, Jaycen is ordered to perform community service in his old neighborhood. He sees an opportunity to rebuild his brand by coaching a struggling youth football team, where one of the players is the son of his former flame Cherise. Despite being rough on the kids at first, Jaycen finds a way to connect with them and help inspire them to do better.

Jaycen sees an opportunity for a comeback by having his own sports show, but the first taping is on the day of the team's big game. Despite trying to revive his career, Jaycen chooses to be with the team. They almost win until one of the players misses the line to make the touchdown, causing the other team to win, but everyone still remains inspired by the underdog team, and Jaycen appears to get back with Cherise.

Production

The idea for the film was pitched by Snoop Dogg and Constance Schwartz-Morini.[3] [4] On August 2, 2022, it was announced that Snoop Dogg would star in and produce the film, to be directed by Charles Stone III, with the screenplay by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis, produced by Schwartz-Morini, Kenya Barris, Mychelle Deschamps, and Jonathan Glickman.[5] [6] On October 4, 2022, it was announced that Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez had joined the cast, alongside child actors Jonigan Booth, Adam James Carrillo, Kylah Davila, Caleb Dixon, Alexander Michael Gordon, and Shamori Washington.[7]

Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia on September 26, 2022, and filmed for seven weeks.[8]

Release

The Underdoggs was originally set to be released in theaters on October 20, 2023,[9] [10] but the release date was later changed to January 26, 2024. In December 2023, it was announced that the film would skip theaters and be released straight to Amazon Prime Video on that date in response to a decline in R-rated comedy films faring well at the box office during that summer.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 26, 2024. The Underdoggs (15). January 27, 2024. BBFC. January 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127203442/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/the-underdoggs-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde4oti3. live.
  2. Web site: Ho . Rodney . Snoop Dogg stars in football comedy 'The Underdoggs' . . . August 12, 2022 . 21 October 2023 . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021024139/https://www.columbian.com/news/2022/aug/12/snoop-dogg-stars-in-football-comedy-the-underdoggs/ . live .
  3. Web site: Disalvo . Tom . Snoop Dogg to star in and produce sports comedy film 'The Underdoggs' . . August 5, 2022 . 20 October 2023 . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021024139/https://www.nme.com/news/music/snoop-dogg-to-star-in-and-produce-sports-comedy-film-the-underdoggs-3283793 . live .
  4. Web site: King . Ashley . Snoop Dogg & Kenya Barris Team Up for Sports Comedy, 'The Underdoggs' . . August 3, 2022 . 21 October 2023 . November 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231105003703/https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/08/03/snoop-dogg-kenya-barris-the-underdoggs/ . live .
  5. Web site: Vlessing . Etan . Snoop Dogg, Kenya Barris Team for 'The Underdoggs' Comedy for MGM . . August 2, 2022 . 20 October 2023 . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021024139/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snoop-dogg-kenya-barris-team-underdoggs-mgm-1235191015/ . live .
  6. Web site: Chapman . Wilson . Snoop Dogg, Kenya Barris Team for Sports Comedy Film 'The Underdoggs' for MGM . . August 2, 2022 . 20 October 2023 . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021024139/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/snoop-dogg-movie-underdoggs-kenya-barris-1235331493/ . live .
  7. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Snoop Dogg's MGM Comedy 'The Underdoggs' Sets Ensemble With Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz & George Lopez . . October 4, 2022 . 20 October 2023 . October 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012115359/https://deadline.com/2022/10/snoop-dogg-the-underdoggs-george-lopez-tika-sumpter-mike-epps-1235135277/ . live .
  8. Web site: August 8, 2022 . Ho . Rodney . Snoop Dogg starring in football comedy film The Underdoggs shooting in Atlanta . 2024-01-28 . . September 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220926193132/https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/snoop-dogg-starring-in-football-comedy-film-the-underdoggs-shooting-in-atlanta/JT4I7MQIDFCCBNBXZOYBP2HG3A/ . live .
  9. Web site: Genai . Shanelle . Snoop Dogg, Kenya Barris Team Up for Upcoming Film, The Underdoggs . . August 2, 2022 . 20 October 2023 . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021024143/https://www.theroot.com/snoop-dogg-kenya-barris-team-up-for-upcoming-film-the-1849361157 . live .
  10. Web site: Trenholm . Richard . New Movies Coming Out in 2023: Biggest Film Release Dates Including Marvel, DC, Netflix . . February 25, 2023 . 21 October 2023 . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021024140/https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/new-movies-coming-out-in-2023-release-dates-netflix-marvel-dc-disney-pixar/ . live .
  11. Web site: Snoop Dogg's Amazon MGM Sports Comedy The Underdoggs Pivots To Prime Video Exclusive Release. Anthony. D'Alessandro. December 6, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207031735/https://deadline.com/2023/12/snoop-dogg-the-underdoggs-prime-video-debut-trailer-1235654655/. live.

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