Fool's Paradise (2023 film)

Fool's Paradise is an upcoming American satirical comedy film written and directed by Charlie Day. The film stars Day, Ken Jeong, Ray Liotta, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Common, Jason Sudeikis, Edie Falco, and John Malkovich.

Fool's Paradise
Directed byCharlie Day
Written byCharlie Day
Produced by
  • Christopher Lemole
  • Andrew Levitas
  • John Rickard
  • Alex Saks
  • Tim Zajaros
  • Rob Gough
Starring
CinematographyNico Aguilar
Edited by
Music byJon Brion[1]
Production
companies
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Release date
  • May 12, 2023 (2023-05-12)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A down-on-his-luck publicist (Jeong) gets his lucky break when he discovers a man recently released from a mental health facility (Day) looks just like a method actor who refuses to leave his trailer.[2]

Cast

Production

It was announced in September 2018 that Charlie Day was set to make his directorial debut on the film, titled El Tonto, in addition to writing and starring in it.[3] The additions of Kate Beckinsale, Jason Sudeikis, Edie Falco, John Malkovich and Jillian Bell to the cast was announced the following month.[4] In October 2018, Ray Liotta (in one of his final roles), Ken Jeong, Adrien Brody, Travis Fimmel, Dean Norris and Edy Ganem were added to the cast.[5][6] In November 2018, it was announced that Katherine McNamara, Common, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Glenn Howerton had joined the cast.[7][8]

Principal photography began in October 2018 in Los Angeles.[9] In February 2022, Day revealed in an interview that the film had undergone a week of reshoots in December 2021 with Jeong, Brody, Beckinsale, and Liotta after he wrote an additional 27 pages to the screenplay based on the advice of filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, who also suggested the original title of the film be discarded.[10] The film was later retitled Fool's Paradise.[2]

Marketing

The film's first images were relased on April 6, 2023, showing Day, Jeong, Brody and Liotta's characters.[11][12]

Release

According to Day on his podcast, Fool's Paradise will be released theatrically on May 12, 2023.[1] by Roadside Attractions in the United States and Canada. Lionsgate will distribute on home media.[2]

References
  1. Day, Charlie (February 6, 2023). 64. Acting (Without Rob). YouTube. The Always Sunny Podcast. Event occurs at 9:05–9:25. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 18, 2023). "Charlie Day's Directorial Debut 'Fool's Paradise' Acquired By Roadside Attractions, Grindstone & Lionsgate – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  3. McNary, Dave (September 5, 2018). "Charlie Day to Make Directorial Debut With Hollywood Comedy 'El Tonto'". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 3, 2018). "Kate Beckinsale, Jason Sudeikis Part Of Big-Name Ensemble Cast Nearing Deals For Charlie Day's 'El Tonto'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  5. Welch, Rebecca (October 10, 2018). "Women Lead Upcoming Fall Shoots Casting Now". Backstage.com. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 22, 2018). "Ray Liotta, Ken Jeong, Adrien Brody, Travis Fimmel & More Round Out Cast For Charlie Day's 'El Tonto'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 9, 2018). "Katherine McNamara Boards Charlie Day's 'El Tonto'; Brandon Wilson Joins Warner Bros.' 'Torrance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 27, 2018). "Common Joins Charlie Day's Hollywood Satire 'El Tonto'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  9. "Friday, Oct. 19 Filming Locations for All American, Suits Spin-Off, Bull, FBI, & more!". On Location Vacations. October 19, 2018. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  10. Davids, Brian (February 16, 2022). "Charlie Day on 'I Want You Back' and Guillermo Del Toro's Generosity". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  11. Ford, Rebecca (April 6, 2023). "Charlie Day Pokes Affectionate Fun at Hollywood With His Directorial Debut, 'Fool's Paradise'". Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  12. Klawans, Justin (April 6, 2023). "Charlie Day Spoofs Hollywood in First 'Fool's Paradise' Images". Collider. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
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