The Dink is an upcoming American comedy film about the sport of pickleball directed by Josh Greenbaum, written by Sean Clements, and produced by Ben Stiller. The cast includes Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris as well as former tennis players Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.
Premise
An aging tennis pro must go against his instincts and play pickleball to save a local club.[1]
Cast
- Jake Johnson
- Mary Steenburgen
- Ed Harris
- Chloe Fineman
- Patton Oswalt
- Aaron Chen
- Martin Kove
- Chris Parnell
- Christine Taylor
- John McEnroe
- Andy Roddick
- Ben Stiller
Production
The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Sean Clements. It is produced by Ben Stiller and John Lesher through Red Hour Films, and by Rob Paris and Mike Witherill through Rivulet Films. Jake Johnson has a starring role and is also a producer, and Stiller has a supporting role.[2]
The cast also includes Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Aaron Chen, Martin Kove, Chris Parnell, Christine Taylor, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick.[3][4]
Principal photography began on November 4, 2024 in Los Angeles.[5]
References
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 25, 2024). "Ben Stiller to Produce, Act in Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lang, Brent (November 4, 2024). "Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, John McEnroe and More Join Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 4, 2024). "Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Adds Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt & Five Others". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 2024.