Jump to content

Draft:The Dink

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Dink
Directed byJosh Greenbaum
Screenplay bySean Clements
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
  • Red Hour Films
  • Rivulet Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish


The Dink is an upcoming American comedy film about the sport of Pickleball produced by Ben Stiller and directed by Josh Greenbaum from a script by Sean Clements. The cast includes Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris as well as former US Open tennis champion Andy Roddick.

Premise

[edit]

An aging tennis pro must go against his instincts and play pickleball to save a local club.[1]

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum from a script by Sean Clements. Ben Stiller’s company Red Hour Films and Rivulet Films will serve as producers with Rivulet’s Rob Paris and Mike Witherill as producers with Stiller and John Lesher of Red Hour Films. Jake Johnson has a starring role and is also a producer whilst Ben Stiller has a supporting role.[2]

The cast also includes Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen and Andy Roddick. Principle photography scheduled for November 2024 in Los Angeles.[3]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 25, 2024). "Ben Stiller to Produce, Act in Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 25, 2024). "Ben Stiller's Red Hour Films & Rivulet Set Cast For Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (September 25, 2024). "Andy Roddick to Star With Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen in Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink,' From Producer Ben Stiller". Variety. Retrieved September 26, 2024.