The Dink Apple Original Films Acquisition: pple Original Films has officially acquired the sports comedy The Dink, exciting fans who have been following the project. The film stars Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell, and Christine Taylor. Tennis legends Andy Roddick and John McEnroe also appear in supporting roles.
Film Plot and Jake Johnson’s Role
According to Variety on August 18, Jake Johnson plays a washed-up tennis pro who must save a struggling club and earn his father’s respect by breaking a sacred vow to play pickleball. In the movie, Johnson’s character serves as President of Pickleball Operations at Mountain Crest Tennis Club.
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Cast and Crew
The film features a star-studded ensemble including Ben Stiller, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell, and Christine Taylor. Tennis legends Andy Roddick and John McEnroe play key supporting roles. The movie is directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Sean Clements.
Reactions and Updates
Jake Johnson expressed his excitement on Instagram, writing,
“Excited to partner with @appletv on this one. I love the movie. It’s a ton of fun. So many funny performances.”
No official release date has been announced yet, but the acquisition signals that the project is moving forward and will soon reach audiences.
News in Brief: The Dink Apple Original Films Acquisition
Apple Original Films has picked up the sports comedy The Dink. The film stars Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, and tennis legends Andy Roddick and John McEnroe. Johnson plays a washed-up tennis pro forced to play pickleball. Directed by Josh Greenbaum, the release date is not yet announced.
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