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Jonah Hill is set to direct and star in the comedy feature Cut Off for Warner Bros.

The film has landed a $10 million California tax credit and is expected to begin production later this year. Cut Off, which has not yet solidified its cast, centers on a pair of fraternal twins whose wealthy parents stop supporting them financially.

Hill recently wrapped production on the Apple feature Outcome, which is slated for release later this year and stars Hill opposite Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer. Hill produced the film through his Strong Baby banner alongside Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin.

Strong Baby is also behind the Benito Skinner-led series Overcompensating from Amazon and A24.

Hill’s previous movies as director include Mid90s and the Netflix documentary Stutz. His recent onscreen credits include You People, Don’t Look Up, The Beach Bum and Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.

Although Harrison Ford is currently making headlines for his gruff nature on set, following his works on Captain America: Brave New World, the actor has been completely opposite, during his interviews. So much so that he even made waves for his witty remarks about his Apple TV+ show, Shrinking co-star Jason Segel.

Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in Shrinking | image: Apple TV+

While it was rumored that Harrison Ford wasn’t aware of who Jason Segel was, before collaborating on Shrinking, the veteran legend debunked the gossip with a hilarious anecdote. Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, promoting the Apple TV+ show, Ford not only claimed to be aware of Segel’s works but also shared a rather interesting reaction to his role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Harrison Ford flatly denied the rumor of not being aware of Jason Segel Segel and Ford in a still from Shrinking...

“Elle,” the “Legally Blonde” prequel series, has found Elle’s mom.

June Diane Raphael has joined the Amazon Prime Video project as Eva, joining the previously announced Lexi Minetree as Elle. The series follows a younger Elle Woods, who was played by Reese Witherspoon in the two “Legally Blonde” films, finding her footing in high school.

“Elle” is created by Laura Kittrell, who is an executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Caroline Dries. Witherspoon is executive producing the show through her Hello Sunshine banner, alongside Lauren Neustadter and Marc Platt. The first two episodes will be directed by Jason Moore. “Elle” is produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios.

The original 2001 “Legally Blonde” film was a box office success, grossing over $140 million worldwide. Its sequel, “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde,” was released in 2003. A direct-to-video third film came out in 2009, which Witherspoon produced but did not star in.

Exclusive: L.A. standup and influencer Noel Leon and actor, producer and writer Mickey Gooch Jr. have tapped a raft of comedy veterans for their directorial feature debut A Comedy of Errors.

Billed as a true-life addiction tale, Leon wrote the screenplay and also stars and co-directs with Gooch.

She is joined on screen by Siobhan Hogan Fallon, Brian O’Halloran, Luke Null (Saturday Night Live), Judy Gold, Andy Dick, and Or Mashiah (Wild ‘N Out).

Leon, a regular performer on the L.A. and New York comedy club scene, stars as queer female standup comic Noel, who relapses into addiction after getting dumped and evicted two days before Christmas.

She goes on the bender of all benders across NYC with her stoner best friend (Or). In her descent towards rock bottom,...

It’s always refreshing when a show learns from its own mistakes. While 2024’s SAG Awards ceremony was a mishmash of tonally dissonant scripting and segments in the show’s first year on Netflix, 2025’s SAG Awards showed a marked improvement rooted in what makes the Screen Actors Guild tick.

The ceremony opened with a pre-taped segment featuring “Hacks” — basically bonus “Hacks” for everyone missing the show since its spring 2024 premiere. Right away this worked better than the kind of opening that arbitrarily forces film and TV crossovers, instead focusing on a show that is about the industry, and a character with a successful performance career, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart).

Like the rest of Hollywood’s awards season since the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards carried the emotional weight of January’s Los Angeles wildfires, from videos dedicated to L.A. on film and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s aid for members in need,...

Timothée Chalamet’s expression was one of genuine shock when he heard his name called out at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. However, the talented thespian has his sights set on much more than simply his SAG honor for Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role.No, Chalamet doesn’t have any intention of resting on his laurels, and the star of A Complete Unknown made it crystal clear during his acceptance speech that he wants to be one of Hollywood's “greats.” Chalamet said:

"I can’t downplay the significance of this award [known as The Actor] because it means the most to me, and I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is I’m really in the pursuit of greatness. I know people usually don’t talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the greats. I’m inspired by the greats here tonight.

The SAG Awards, which was livestreaming tonight on Netflix from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, paid tribute to actor’s roots in everything from soap operas to commercials to Law & Order. It also spotlighted reunions galore, including for series New Girl, Gossip Girl, The X Files and The Good Place (a la Challengers), as well as Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

The fete kicked off with a surprise reunion between host Kristen Bell and The Good Place co-stars Ted Danson and William Jackson Harper, who paid homage to the steamy triumvirate in Luca Guadagnino’s tennis drama Challengers.

Later in the evening, Bell was spotted at the bar alongside former Forgetting Sarah Marshall co-star Jason Segel. The two paid a winking homage to the movie’s breakup scene, in which Segel gets dumped by Bell’s TV starlet character while fully nude. “It doesn’t really have the same effect with the towel over your pants,...

Kristen Bell returned as host of the SAG Awards on Sunday and opened her monologue with a song.

Bell addressed the audience with a tribute that honored the creatives in the room who shared the same dream — to become an actor. “I just want to say everyone in this room, and I do mean everyone, including the camera operators on the side over here and over here, the writers backstage, the director in the booth and all of the actors in their seats. Everyone started out as a kid in ‘Somewhere, comma, Earth,’ going to bed and waking up every morning thinking, ‘It’s going to be me,'” she said. “So yes, Justin Timberlake owes us all a piece of that song. Look for my email petition.”

Bell then explained how the night was “to honor the actor’s journey” before breaking out into singing: “And it leads you to the question,...

Russell Brand has shut down his addiction and mental health charity, UK media revealed yesterday.

The Sun newspaper reports that the national Charity Commission was told back in September 2024 that the comedian turned online guru’s Stay Free Foundation “no longer operates,” and was removed from the official register of charities last month.

Brand founded the charity following his own recovery from heroin addiction in 2003. He was a frequent advocate for health services to provide more support for addicts, and in 2013 made a documentary about the subject for the BBC.

The move follows a 2023 investigation jointly between Channel 4’s Dispatches programme and The Sunday Times newspaper, in which four women accused him of sexual assault between 2006 and 2013. Brand denies all allegations against him, saying he is the victim of an establishment smear campaign. He recently moved to the US from his home in the UK.

Deadline previously reported that...

One of the most popular Super Bowl Lix commercials featured The Muppets in an ad for Booking.com. Despite airing late in the fourth quarter when the game was already decided, the commercial had fans talking and the consensus was, the beloved franchise needs to return, and it needs to be done right.

As with many Super Bowl Lix commercials, the one featuring The Muppets debuted about nine to ten days before the big game. As of this writing, it has garnered 93 million views and there is an overall feeling of nostalgia attached to seeing Jim Henson's famous creations again, even if it's a 30-second commercial for a travel booking website.

One fan said it best on X, formerly Twitter (via ComicBook):

"The Muppets doing a Super Bowl ad and yet Still no news of a new Muppets film in the works [is where we have] gone wrong as a nation."

While another made an interesting point,...

Jason Segel is best known for his role as the adorable boyfriend Marshall Eriksen in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother. While he has been a household name because of the show, he finally got his feature film breakthrough with the comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall (last name not related to Himym). He also wrote the script for the film.

One of the most iconic scenes in the comedy is his fully frontal n*de scene at the beginning of the film. Segel’s scene reportedly caught the attention of actor Harrison Ford when he was offered the role in Shrinking. Ford mentioned that he even sent Segel a note after watching his n*de scene in the film.

Harrison Ford sent a complimentary note to Jason Segel after watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall Jason Segel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Credits: Universal Pictures

Branded as a romantic comedy for guys, Jason...

Will Ferrell had already notched his next starring role for Amazon MGM Studios way before the poor reviews for his latest flick, You’re Cordially Invited, hit the internet. However, Zac Efron has now been cast in that same project. The Iron Claw and High School Musical actor will team up with Ferrell for the upcoming movie, Judgement Day, which was originally announced back in November 2024. Believe it or not, this will mark the first time that the Hollywood heavyweights have ever worked together.

The comedy is slated to be directed by none other than Nicholas Stoller. Stoller, who just wrote and helmed the lackluster You’re Cordially Invited, also starring Reese Witherspoon, will reunite with not only Ferrell, but Efron, too. Stoller and Efron famously collaborated on the must-see Neighbors (2014) and its less impressive 2016 sequel, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Check out the synopsis for the upcoming venture below (per Deadline):...

If you’re looking for award-contender movies to watch on streaming or on-demand video this weekend, we have some suggestions. Our list includes an Oscar-nominated top pick that recently became available for home viewing, three other new releases on streaming or VOD (one of which is an Academy Award nominee), and a recommendation of a past Oscar nominee that would make for a nice double feature with the top pick.

Top pick: Sing Sing

There aren’t a lot of uplifting prison dramas, so Sing Sing is a unique movie. The true-life drama is a three-time Academy Award nominee: Best Actor for Colman Domingo, Best Original Song for “Like a Bird” by Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada, and Best Adapted Screenplay, with screenplay by Clint Bentley and director Greg Kwedar and story by Bentley, Kwedar, Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, and John “Divine G” Whitfield. Maclin plays himself in the film,...

For a long time, it has seemed as though there are just no good comedy movies. Anyone who grew up in the age of Judd Apatow films in the 2000s will surely have noticed the lack of decent big-budget comedy offerings, and that's essentially because studios have all but abandoned them. While laughs still thrive in the indie arthouse world and on television, it's more than a little frustrating that some of the biggest names from the Apatow era haven't used their streaming projects to keep the laughs coming.

Will Ferrell is one example. I don't think it's a stretch to call him one of the funniest men alive, and yet the days of "Step Brothers" and "Anchorman" seem so long ago. Instead, as streaming has come to dominate the moviemaking landscape, Ferrell has been spending his time making uninspired parodies such as "Holmes & Watson" and starring in mixed-bag Christmas streaming movies like "Spirited.

On this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo sits down with Nicholas Stoller, the filmmaker behind “You’re Cordially Invited,” a star-packed wedding comedy hitting Prime Video on January 30. Stoller, the mind behind “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Neighbors,” returns with another laugh-out-loud project, this time revolving around two weddings that are double-booked at the same venue. Will Ferrell steps in as the devoted (and increasingly unhinged) father of one bride, while Reese Witherspoon plays the protective, take-no-prisoners sister of the other.

Continue reading ‘You’re Cordially Invited’: Nicholas Stoller Talks Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon’s Chaos Chemistry, & Diddy & Russell Brand Affecting His Past Films [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

Exclusive: Russell Brand co-hosted one of the BBC’s flagship live television events just months after an employee re-filed a decade-old complaint about his conduct.

In March 2017, Brand was handed a presenting role on BBC Studios-produced telethon Comic Relief, during which he introduced new comedy acts in a bid to raise money for charity.

The Comic Relief booking came after a BBC employee decided in 2016 to re-raise a complaint they originally made in 2007 about Brand urinating in a cup in front of colleagues during the making of his Radio 2 show.

As part of the complaint, the employee also raised broader concerns about Brand’s conduct, including rumors that he would bring “groups of girls” to BBC premises. Brand has always denied wrongdoing.

The revelation shows that the BBC missed repeated warnings about Brand’s behavior, that complaints were not confined to an isolated historical event, and that the...

There is really nothing that is not completely predictable about Amazon Prime Video’s latest big budget romantic comedy, but with Reese Witherspoon back in the genre, and Will Ferrell doing what he does best, the chemistry is there, and so are some laughs, including a real Lol moment involving Ferrell and an uncooperative alligator that is a good reason comedies should probably best be seen with a crowd. Unfortunately, despite its stars and fan-friendly genre, this one is straight to streaming. At least in a Valentine’s Day period, You’re Cordially Invited qualifies more appropriately as a far more pleasant date movie than the horror and action Valentine’s movie the studios have planned this year. It isn’t going to make you forget My Best Friend’s Wedding, Bridesmaids and Father Of The Bride anytime soon, but it’ll do, even as the ‘R’ rating here seems a little harsh.

If there is one song you will be left struggling to get out of your head after watching “You’re Cordially Invited,” it will be “Islands in the Stream.” There are no less than three versions of the Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers song sung by the cast in the film — but are they actually singing themselves?

Now streaming on Prime, the movie — directed by “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Neighbors” vet Nicholas Stoller — centers on two families who unknowingly have weddings double booked at one tiny inn. One is for Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan), booked by her dad Jim (Will Ferrell). The other is for Neve (Meredith Hagner), booked by her sister Margot (Reese Witherspoon).

Eventually, Margot and Jim agree to try and share the space for the weekend. They trade off between taking the outside and indoor event space, but when a massive rainstorm hits, Jim and his family are forced to crash the indoor festivities.

“You’re Cordially Invited” marks the first time Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell have starred in a movie together. The collaboration felt like a long time coming — for one of them, at least.

“Nick Stoller, who wrote the movie, he did ‘Neighbors’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall.’ He called me, and he was like, ‘So, I have this movie, and it’s starring Will Ferrell—’ and I was like, ‘I’m in,'” Witherspoon revealed during an interview on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday. The actress then explained that she’d been waiting well over 20 years to work with Ferrell when “You’re Cordially Invited” came around.

“The first time I met Will, and the only time I’d ever worked with Will [was] in 2001 when I hosted ‘SNL,'” she recalled.

When Fallon asked if she and Ferrell had kept in touch in the years after her “SNL” gig, Witherspoon replied,...

The BBC has apologized to individuals who felt unable to raise concerns about Russell Brand’s behavior, as an internal review reveals staff at the UK broadcaster’s LA bureau “joked about” an incident in which the star is alleged to have exposed himself to a woman in a bathroom.

“The review considered eight complaints of misconduct about Russell Brand, only two of which were made while he was engaged by the BBC, one formally and one informally,” said the BBC of the just-released investigation carried out by Peter Johnston. “It is of great concern that some of these individuals felt unable to raise concerns about Russell Brand’s behaviour at the time, and the BBC has apologised to them as part of this review. ”

The 15-page review examines the complaints in-depth and questions why they weren’t taken seriously more quickly. Brand’s alleged behavior was exposed by a...

Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon bring the chaos in this wedding showdown.

As a rom-com writer, this is one movie I’ve had on my radar for months – Prime Video is about to drop their film “You're Cordially Invited” on Thursday, Jan. 30. Starring two comedy legends in Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, the story follows Jim (Ferrell), who just wants to throw the perfect wedding for his daughter (Geraldine Viswanathan). But things take a turn when he finds out the venue is double-booked, as Margot (Witherspoon) is planning her sister’s big day at the same time. As you can imagine, neither family is willing to back down and so chaos ensues… along with (what I can only guess) is a love connection? Find out when the film drops on Prime Video.

How to watch ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ When: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Et TV: Prime Video Stream:...

Weddings are such fertile ground for star-driven comedies it seems impossible to reinvent the sub-genre. A few manage to add a new spin to a setting that has been codified by the likes of “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “Wedding Crashers,” and “27 Dresses.” “Palm Springs” is an excellent recent example, for instance. “Anyone But You” was less creative but more financially successful thanks to the hottie pair of Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney.

Into this fray enters “You’re Cordially Invited,” written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, whose efforts include “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Neighbors.” Destined for streaming on Prime Video (like so many comedies these days), this matrimonial romp stars Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. While it’s often funny thanks to an excellent supporting cast, it also drags on too long, and comes to an unearned rom-com conclusion. Let’s just say Ferrell and Witherspoon do not ignite the screen opposite one another,...

If ever there were a season in need of some lighthearted escapism, this winter would surely be it. So audiences may well embrace Amazon’s wedding comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” — streaming on Prime January 30th — as the equivalent of fast-food comfort. It’s familiar, it goes down easy, and you barely have to make an effort. But when it’s over, you’ll either instantly forget it or wonder why you’ve got such a sour taste in your mouth.

The most surprising thing about this by-the-numbers comedy, in fact, is that it comes to us from writer-director Nicholas Stoller. He updated Kermit & Co. so delightfully in “The Muppets,” tartly reconceived the revenge rom-com with “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” and scored on the small screen with both “Platonic” and the updated “Goosebumps.”

So it’s tempting to assume that Stoller’s participation here is akin to that of a franchise owner: he set up shop,...

It’s a sign of the times that a good, old-fashioned date movie featuring two of the most bankable movie stars of the early aughts, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, is bypassing theaters altogether in early 2025. When it comes to writer-director Nicholas Stoller’s latest rom-com — if that’s the word for a film where two adults set out to sabotage one another’s wedding plans — you’re cordially invited to watch “You’re Cordially Invited” at home. The Prime release should play great at any scale while its stars are crossed at one another, but miscalculates their chemistry in a gratuitous and slightly icky epilogue.

As Jim, Ferrell is the first to be introduced, fussing over his Gen Z daughter, Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan), who disturbs the balance with her widower dad when she announces she’s engaged to Stony Blyden’s one-dimensional Oliver. Ever since Jenni’s mom died, Jim...

I’m unsure what to make of Prime Video’s You’re Cordially Invited. This film has a fantastic pedigree behind it. First, Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon are two reliable comedy stars; this is the first film they have starred in together. They share excellent antagonistic chemistry.

Another factor is You’re Cordially Invited’s director, Nicholas Stoller, who has made some of the best comedy movies of this century, including Forgetting Sarah Marshall, the Neighbors franchise of films, and the unfairly underseen (and box office failure) Bros.

However, you have a likable comedy that is too recycled and plays it too safe for its good, never living up to its War of the Roses premise. Albeit, a Saturday Night Live-esque version of such.

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The story follows Jim (Ferrell...

“You’re Cordially Invited” is a romantic comedy starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, with Jimmy Tatro, Meredith Hagner, and Geraldine Viswanathan. It is written and directed by Nicholas Stoller.

In a year brimming with cinematic offerings, “You’re Cordially Invited” stands out as a must-watch romantic comedy, bringing together the comedic talents of Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. Directed by Nicholas Stoller, known for his work on “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Neighbors,” this film promises to deliver laughter and heart in equal measure.

Plot

Set against the picturesque backdrop of an Atlanta island, the film follows Jim (played by Ferrell) and Margot (played by Witherspoon) as they navigate the chaos of double-booked weddings. Jim is overseeing his daughter’s nuptials, while Margot is planning her sister’s big day. The unexpected clash of ceremonies sets the stage for a comedic rollercoaster filled with personality clashes, close quarters, and the inevitable wedding mishaps.

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Breakups are one of the most painful and heartbreaking parts of everyday life; most of the time, they are important and inescapable. It still doesn’t mean that it’s easy to get over one, and that’s our main reason behind compiling this list, which consists of some of the most heart-touching or heartbreaking movies that will help you get over your breakup.

Celeste & Jesse Forever (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures Classics

Celeste & Jesse Forever is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Lee Toland Krieger from a screenplay co-written by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. The 2012 film follows Celeste and Jesse, who are ending their marriage but still care about each other and spend much of their time together. However, when Jesse meets someone else, Celeste finds it hard to move on.

Before his Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated turn as therapist Jimmy Laird on Apple TV+’s Shrinking, Jason Segel starred in 2009’s I Love You, Man, alongside Paul Rudd. The movie, which boasts a “Certified Fresh” 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, will be available to stream on Peacock starting Feb. 1.

The movie follows Peter Klaven, an L.A. real estate agent who proposes to his girlfriend Zooey, played by Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation), and suddenly realizes he doesn’t have any close friends to fill the role of his best man at his upcoming wedding. After a failed attempt at recruiting Zooey’s best friend’s husband (played by Jon Favreau), Peter meets investor Sydney Fife, played by Segel, at an open house where Peter’s showing Lou Ferrigno’s mansion.

Peter and Sydney become instant friends, bonding over many things, including their love of the band Rush (and slappin’ the bass...

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As winter approaches, we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise, and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like Silver Linings Playbook to iconic romantic comedy movies like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Max (formerly known as HBO Max) has everything you need. So, here are the 8 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Max right now.

Pretty Woman Credit – Touchstone Pictures

Pretty Woman is a romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall from a screenplay by J.F. Lawton. The 1990 film follows Edward, a rich entrepreneur who hires Vivian, a prostitute, to go with him to a few social events, but when both of them fall in love with each other, they try to work out their differences.

Actress and producer Kristen Bell will host the upcoming SAG Awards, honoring the best in acting, the organization announced on Monday.

The star of “Nobody Wants This,” “The Good Place” and “Veronica Mars,” Bell is returning to host for her second time, after taking the helm in 2018 when she was the first-ever host. The show is often run without a host — Megan Mullally (in 2019) and Idris Elba (in 2024) are the only other emcees in the ceremony’s 31-year history.

“Kristen Bell’s wit, warmth and charm makes her the perfect fit for our show — a night celebrating actors and the outstanding performances of the year,” SAG Awards executive producer Jon Brockett said in a Monday statement.” Plus, everybody wants this.”

“Thrilled to be hosting the SAG Awards again this year” Bell added. “I’m honored to be asked back and can’t wait to share the evening with my fellow actors,...

Prime Video cordially invites you to watch the trailer for “You’re Cordially Invited,” its wedding comedy that premieres early next year. R-rated comedies may not go to theaters anymore, but at least streaming services are occasionally making them.

The film, from writer and director Nicholas Stoller (“Forgetting Sarah Marshall”), is set at a wedding venue that’s been double-booked by Jim (Will Ferrell) and his daughter Jenni (Geraldine Visnawathan) and Margot (Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon) and her sister Neve (Meredith Hagner). Both wedding parties decide to go through with it, which inevitably leads to comical circumstances as the father of the bride and the sister of the other bride go head to head. A wedding cake gets knocked over, a bride gets a black eye in a fight over a microphone, and Will Ferrell wrestles an alligator, to name a few.

The cast also includes Jimmy Tatro, Keyla Monterroso Mejia,...

Prime Video has revealed the official trailer and poster for Amazon MGM Studios’ comedy film You’re Cordially Invited, which will begin streaming on January 30, 2025.

When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters.

In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and sister of the other bride (Reese Witherspoon) chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.

The cast of You’re Cordially Invited includes Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer and Celia Weston.

The film, which has a runtime of 109 minutes, has been rated R by the MPA for language throughout and some sexual references.

Will Ferrell is set to take on the world of televised courtroom justice.

Ferrell is set to star for director Nicholas Stoller in the comedy feature Judgment Day, which is currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Stoller also penned the screenplay.

Judgment Day centers on a young convict who gets out of prison and takes an unscripted TV courtroom hostage, as he is convinced that the TV judge (Ferrell) delivered a ruling that destroyed his life.

Serving as producers are Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Alex Brown for Gloria Sanchez Productions and Stoller for Stoller Global Solutions.

Ferrell can soon be seen opposite Reese Witherspoon in Amazon MGM’s movie You’re Cordially Invited, which Stoller directed. The wedding comedy co-stars Geraldine Viswanathan and Jimmy Tatro and begins streaming via Prime Video on Jan. 30.

Stoller is known for helming such films as Bros, Neighbors and its sequel and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Notable funnyman Bill Hader has had an incredible career in movies and television as an actor, director, and writer, though even big fans of his might not know he was also a member of the South Park writing staff. Most people probably know Bill Hader best for his years on SNL, an eight-season run that resulted in some of the show's most iconic characters, including Stefon and Anthony Peter Coleman. Hader's post-SNL career has been arguably more impressive, with his shows Barry and Documentary Now! earning rave reviews.

Even during his time on SNL, Hader was expanding his horizons, dabbling in movies and TV shows outside the purview of NBC. During his time on the show, he was also consulting on the hit animated series South Park. South Park needs little introduction. The Comedy Central show premiered in 1997 and has remained one of the most important cultural touchstones and...

The 2007 teen comedy Superbad has an outstanding ensemble cast full of big-name stars. Most of Superbad's best quotes are from its three main characters, Seth, Evan, and Fogell aka McLovin, who are played by Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, respectively. Directed by Greg Mottola, Superbad is written by comedic partners Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, the latter of whom plays Officer Michaels in the film. The protagonists, Seth and Evan, are loosely based on Rogen and Goldberg and their real-life experiences growing up as seniors in high school in Vancouver, Canada.

Superbad was the 21st highest-grossing movie in 2007 with a domestic total of $121.46 million. It was a breakout movie for both Hill and Cera and is widely considered a landmark film in the modern comedy genre. It was the feature film writing debut of both Rogen and Goldberg, who went on to pen other classic comedy films...

Did Jason Segel almost quit How I Met Your Mother? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Despite How I Met Your Mother’s success, Jason Segel felt fulfilled. In a roundtable discussion with The Hollywood Reporter, Segel, now starring in Apple TV+’s Shrinking, opened up about his struggles during the final years of the beloved sitcom. Although he was juggling multiple film roles, including parts in This Is 40 and The Muppets, he admitted, “I was depressed.” Talk about a plot twist! It turns out that all that glitters wasn’t gold for Segel as he grappled with his creative satisfaction.

During this tumultuous time, Segel realized he needed to balance asserting his artistic freedom and navigating the industry’s demands. “It’s great to decide of, ‘fuck it, I do what I want,’ but there’s a system of permission in place,” he explained. This struggle was particularly evident when he...

Imagine this: you’re Kristen Bell, working alongside Jason Segel in a $105M rom-com, and things are going smoothly until Segel has a crazy idea for a hilarious breakup scene. But here’s the kicker—he’s completely n*ked. Yep, in true Segel fashion, he took the comedy to an entirely new level, transforming what should’ve been a serious, emotional moment into an awkward yet unforgettable scene.

Jason Segel in How I Met Your Mother | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

This not-so-typical rom-com breakup became the buzz of the movie, leaving Bell in a tricky spot and audiences laughing and cringing in equal measure. Segel’s quirky twist added a whole new layer to the film, making it an iconic and awkward cinematic moment that fans still talk about today.

Jason Segel’s Bold Move: How Going Full-Frontal in Forgetting Sarah Marshall with Kristen Bell Redefined Comedy and...

You could pretty much call any adult who sings with puppets to be strange, but Jason Segel has run with it, once being called “weird” and making a career of it. And judging by Forgetting Sarah Marshall, he’s more man than muppet…

Appearing on Today (with Entertainment Weekly), Jason Segel remembered his time working with Judd Apatow initially on Freaks and Geeks, in which he played Rush-loving drummer Andopolis. It was here that Segel – like so many – was taken in by Apatow, who provided the budding actor with advice that would change his course. “It was a bit of an apprenticeship period, where we literally learned how to write a script. And his parting words to me were, ‘Listen, Jace, you’re a weird dude. The only way you’re going to make it is if you write your own material.’ He was right, and it changed my life.

Many have come to know actor Jason Segel for his childish humor on shows like “How I Met Your Mother” and in films like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” but with his Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” Segel aims to expand people’s perception of him. Speaking in a recent interview on “Today” with Hoda Kotb, Segel shared how he values getting to take on more serious and nuanced subject matter with “Shrinking,” especially in relation to his early days in show business.

“I appreciate being 44 years-old all of a sudden,” Segel said. “When I made ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall,’ for example, the rawest form of vulnerability I could think of was full frontal nudity. That’s a 25-year-old guy. And this is, I think, a more sophisticated version of vulnerability that you only achieve from life stuff. You know, saying I’m scared or realizing you let your daughter down and trying to earn back that trust,...

The hit Apple TV+ series “Shrinking” features an unlikely pairing between actors Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Despite their 38-year age difference, Segel and Ford have developed strong on-screen chemistry playing opposing therapist roles on the show.

Segel plays Jimmy Laird, a grieving therapist who uses unconventional treatment methods. Ford portrays Dr. Paul Rhoades, a veteran therapist handling Parkinson’s disease. In a recent interview, Segel said working alongside Ford validated his career path. “If you have doubts and then find yourself acting opposite Harrison Ford, it’s impossible not to feel you’re right where you should be,” Segel remarked.

The stars’ collaboration almost didn’t happen. Producers feared Ford, known for action roles, wouldn’t take a comedic part. They suggested he watch “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” one of Segel’s comedy films. The 2008 movie includes a notable nude scene featuring Segel’s character.

After viewing it, Ford reportedly...

Jason Segel is opening up about his reason for leaving Hollywood following the success of How I Met Your Mother.

The actor made a recent appearance on the Today show, where Hoda Kotb brought up Segel’s decision to move out of Los Angeles once the CBS sitcom wrapped in 2014. “You did something so interesting,” she said. “A lot of people would’ve just taken a big dive into Hollywood, but you did something else. You pulled up stakes and moved away from all that. Why’d you do that?”

“I was having a really roaring twenties,” the Shrinking star and co-creator responded. “I had How I Met Your Mother and I was also writing a bunch of movies that were successful and doing well.”

However, due to his busy work schedule with How I Met Your Mother and movies like 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Segel realized he wasn’t...

With Hoda Kotb months away from officially exiting the Today Show, the longtime anchor and host realizes she’ll be missed.

However, reminders often arrive to let Hoda know how valued she is as one of the NBC morning program’s stars.

A recent interview with actor Jason Segel had Hoda laughing and later crying over what he told her.

Jason discussed his AppleTV+ show Shrinking, which just premiered Season 2 this month.

Jason’s co-stars include Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Tedd McGinley, and Harrison Ford.

After Jason praised the people he works with, he ended the interview on an emotional note as Hoda became emotional.

Hoda broke down into tears during Today interview

Hoda started her interview by praising Shrinking and how well it weaves the various emotions people deal with into it. She also said it was some of the “best work” Jason has done.

Jason previously appeared in comedic roles,...

In this week’s episode of ⁠Bingeworthy⁠, our TV and streaming podcast host, Mike DeAngelo, ignores all training and ethics when discussing “Shrinking.” The Apple TV+ series follows a grieving therapist who decides to “Jimmy” his way into his patients’ lives. The hilarious and heartfelt series stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, Ted McGinley, Christa Miller, and more.

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Joining Bingeworthy to discuss season 2 of the hit comedy series are two of the show’s co-creators and producers, Jason Segel and Bill Lawrence.

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Actor Jason Segel has had quite a career of both comedy and drama projects. He can be seen often appearing alongside fellow comic actors Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Cameron Diaz and others. Well-known roles he had involved television shows like Freaks and Geeks, How I Met Your Mother as well as films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Muppets, Our Friend and more.

Segel’s most recent work can be seen in Shrinking Season 2, which arrived on Apple TV+ Oct. 15 with two episodes. He balances between comedy and drama in the series that follows a therapist recovering from the loss of his wife and helping his colleagues therapize everyone around them.

Read on for a comprehensive list of Jason Segel movies and TV shows.

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Warning: Contains spoilers for Season One of Shrinking

AppleTV+’s Shrinking, which returns for its second season today, has a provocative premise: Would clients actually be better off if their therapists decided not to lead them toward the insights that would improve their lives, but rather just told them straight up what to do?

The show’s seeming position on this is somewhat inconsistent. Most patients are portrayed thriving when their unorthodox therapist Jimmy (Jason Segel) bosses them around. But Season One ends with therapy client Grace (Heidi Gardner) pushing her emotionally abusive husband off a cliff, after telling Jimmy about her fantasy of doing that, to Jimmy’s enthusiastic affirmation; he’s under the impression that she’s being hyperbolic, but still! You might think a connection to the criminal case might lead Jimmy to abandon his new proactivity; you’d be wrong.

But, all of that is beside my point,...

Actor Kristen Bell reflects on a challenging time in her career when Veronica Mars was canceled. The show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, followed teenage sleuth Veronica (Bell) navigating complex cases in her small town of Neptune, California. Around the same time, Bell filmed the 2008 romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, where she played the titular character opposite Jason Segel and Mila Kunis.

Bell recapped the moment when Veronica Mars' abrupt ending coincided with shooting the pivotal breakup scene in Forgetting Sarah Marshall during an interview with Vanity Fair. Despite the transition from a drama series to a comedy film, Bell's experience during that period was marked by the bittersweet task of moving on from a character she embodied for years. Check out her interview below:

That morning I had received an email that Veronica Mars was canceled, so the irony was so thick because I think I was just talking in...

The impressive performances of Shrinking's star-studded cast helped the comedy become a hit series. Shrinking season 1 received a 91% critical score and an 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with both critics and general audiences impressed by the series' balance between comedy and the exploration of a heartfelt story. Season 1's success led to Shrinking season 2 being greenlit, with the series becoming one of Apple TV+'s most well-regarded comedies.

Created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, Shrinking tells the story of a therapist, Jimmy, who takes an unorthodox approach to helping his patients by telling them what he really thinks about their problems. While this leads to many comedic situations, the series also explores difficult topics and emotions, as Jimmy, his daughter, Alice, and their loved ones grapple with the death of Jimmy's wife, Tia. Even though Jimmy is the main character, many others in his life, including his colleagues,...

Did you binge all 10 episodes of Netflix’s too-short, rom-com series “Nobody Wants This” already? You’re not the only one.

After inhaling the Kristen Bell-Adam Brody series in one sitting, we have curated a list of romantic comedies that should satisfy your craving.

Our list of the top 10 movies to watch after “Nobody Wants This” covers the gamut from will-they-won’t-they to unlikely lovers to “just friends” tropes. Whether you want more of Brody and Bell or you just want to witness an undeniable onscreen spark, this list is for you.

Keep reading for the best rom-coms to watch after you’ve finished “Nobody Wants This,” and while we all wait for the show to be officially renewed for Season 2.

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If youre the type of person who loves romantic comedies but is always craving more com than rom, than the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall might be the one to do the trick. The movie follows a man named Peter (Jason Segel) who is left heartbroken when his TV star girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell) dumps him. In an attempt to mend his broken heart, he decides to go to Hawaii, only to bump into Sarah and her new boyfriend Aldous (Russell Brand) a rock star. With the help of hotel clerk Rachel (Mila Kunis), Peter tries to turn his life around and forget about Sarah Marshall, which proves to be much easier said than done. The movie has countless jokes and gags that are sure to make you laugh, one of which is a nod to the hit 90s series Sex and the City and even includes an uncredited cameo...

Kristen Bell has a deep history with the romantic comedy genre, and she has finally made a worthy follow-up to one of her best movies with Netflix's Nobody Wants This. Bell began her career in the late 90s and early 2000s, but it was not until 2008 that she landed one of her breakout roles. This was in the romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, wherein Bell plays the eponymous ex-girlfriend. In the movie, a man named Peter takes off to Hawaii after a tragic breakup with his girlfriend, Sarah.

After Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Bell acted in several more romantic comedy films, including Serious Moonlight, Couples Retreat, When in Rome, and You Again. While this trend helped establish the actors strength in this genre, she spent many years never really making a rom-com movie that was as great as Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This has changed, as Bell finally has the perfect follow-up to her 2008 film,...