Josh Greenbaum (MGM’s upcoming Spaceballs sequel, Will & Harper) will direct the original screenplay from Sean Clements (Workaholics, Kevin Can F**k Himself).
Pic follows a washed-up tennis pro (Johnson) who, in trying to save a club in crisis and win his father’s respect, is forced to break a solemn vow and do the one thing he swore he’d never do: play pickleball.
Cameras roll this November in LA.
John Lesher and Stiller are producing through their Red Hour Films banner alongside Rivulet’s Rob Paris and Mike Witherill. Johnson will also serve as a producer. Stiller and Rivulet’s most recent collaboration, Nutcrackers directed by David Gordon Green, made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in the opening night slot. Nutcrackers sold for eight figures to Hulu in a competitive situation. Rivulet will also be fully financing this production and the company’s senior strategic advisor Rick Steele will serve as EP alongside Sean Clements and Greenbaum.
About Rivulet Entertainment, Inc. (the Company). The Company is engaged in the production, distribution and marketing of feature-length films, television series and mini-series, and television movies, from initial creative development through principal photography, postproduction, distribution, and ancillary sales, as well as the music production and distribution industry. The Company also provides event-based audio and video design, production, and installation services. The Company came into existence when it purchased the assets of Rivulet Media, Inc. which included Nutcrackers, The Dink and other films and scripts.
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