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American comedy film

The Dink
Directed byJosh Greenbaum
Screenplay bySean Clements
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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 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.

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum from a script by Sean Clements. Ben Stiller’s company Red Hour Films and Rivulet Films are the production companies, with Rivulet’s Rob Paris and Mike Witherill as producers alongside Stiller and John Lesher of Red Hour Films. Jake Johnson has a starring role and is also a producer whilst Stiller has a supporting role.

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.

Principal photography began on November 4, 2024 in Los Angeles.

References

  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.
  4. Lang, Brent (November 4, 2024). "Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, John McEnroe and More Join Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  5. Grobar, Matt (November 4, 2024). "Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Adds Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt & Five Others". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

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Films directed by Josh Greenbaum
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