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11 hours ago
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Out of Order Studios Moves Ahead with First Buddy Comedy Starring Actors with Down Syndrome
DALLAS, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Executive Producers of the hit TV show The Chosen, Chad Gundersen and Chris Juen, announce a history-making film project with producer Aaron Scotti (The Peanut Butter Falcon) from a script by writer/director/producer Chris Dowling (Where Hope Grows). The groundbreaking feature, Monsters vs. Muncy, stars Zack Gottsagen (The Peanut Butter Falcon) and David DeSanctis (Where Hope Grows). It is the first buddy comedy to star two individuals with Down Syndrome. Lauren Potter (Glee) also stars in the film. When two best friends, David (DeSanctis) and Josh (Gottsagen), discover a cadre of monsters invading their small town of Muncy, they rally their ragtag team to heroically battle the creatures in hopes to save the world from certain doom. Monsters vs. Muncy has already garnered excitement and gained national support from several special needs organizations including Best Buddies and the National Down Syndrome Society. "I truly do believe that people with disabilities are the real superheroes and as noted in the script, their hearts are their superpowers. Thank you for crafting a story that presents people with Down syndrome as intelligent, funny and capable leaders, but most importantly, as human beings. We look forward to supporting the film and helping spread awareness among our participants and supporters once it hits theaters." — Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Best Buddies International A recent article noted "people with disabilities represent 28.8% of the viewing and purchasing audience in the U.S. (more than 70 million people), or about 16% of the world's population (1 billion people). In 2022, only 1.9% of speaking characters in the top 100 films had a disability according to a recent study." — Jan 27, 2025 "We are doing something that has never been done before and are proud to have this amazing team and talented actors assembled. Representation is so important, and we look forward to finding other partners that see the vision and want to change the world with us through film." — Chris Dowling, Writer/Director/Producer The movie is set to shoot in Texas. Zack Gottsagen is represented by Gary Ousdahl at Advanced Management. David DeSanctis is repped by Katie McGrath at Arise Artists Agency, and Lauren Potter is represented by Ray Hughes at rhm. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Vivian Fullerlove214-564-3359vivian@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Out of Order Studios Moves Ahead with First Buddy Comedy Starring Actors with Down Syndrome
DALLAS, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Executive Producers of the hit TV show The Chosen, Chad Gundersen and Chris Juen, announce a history-making film project with producer Aaron Scotti (The Peanut Butter Falcon) from a script by writer/director/producer Chris Dowling (Where Hope Grows). The groundbreaking feature, Monsters vs. Muncy, stars Zack Gottsagen (The Peanut Butter Falcon) and David DeSanctis (Where Hope Grows). It is the first buddy comedy to star two individuals with Down Syndrome. Lauren Potter (Glee) also stars in the film. When two best friends, David (DeSanctis) and Josh (Gottsagen), discover a cadre of monsters invading their small town of Muncy, they rally their ragtag team to heroically battle the creatures in hopes to save the world from certain doom. Monsters vs. Muncy has already garnered excitement and gained national support from several special needs organizations including Best Buddies and the National Down Syndrome Society. "I truly do believe that people with disabilities are the real superheroes and as noted in the script, their hearts are their superpowers. Thank you for crafting a story that presents people with Down syndrome as intelligent, funny and capable leaders, but most importantly, as human beings. We look forward to supporting the film and helping spread awareness among our participants and supporters once it hits theaters." — Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Best Buddies International A recent article noted "people with disabilities represent 28.8% of the viewing and purchasing audience in the U.S. (more than 70 million people), or about 16% of the world's population (1 billion people). In 2022, only 1.9% of speaking characters in the top 100 films had a disability according to a recent study." — Jan 27, 2025 "We are doing something that has never been done before and are proud to have this amazing team and talented actors assembled. Representation is so important, and we look forward to finding other partners that see the vision and want to change the world with us through film." — Chris Dowling, Writer/Director/Producer The movie is set to shoot in Texas. Zack Gottsagen is represented by Gary Ousdahl at Advanced Management. David DeSanctis is repped by Katie McGrath at Arise Artists Agency, and Lauren Potter is represented by Ray Hughes at rhm. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Vivian Fullerlove214-564-3359vivian@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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11 hours ago
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Out of Order Studios Moves Ahead with First Buddy Comedy Starring Actors with Down Syndrome
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Executive Producers of the hit TV show The Chosen, Chad Gundersen and Chris Juen, announce a history-making film project with producer Aaron Scotti (The Peanut Butter Falcon) from a script by writer/director/producer Chris Dowling (Where Hope Grows). The groundbreaking feature, Monsters vs. Muncy, stars Zack Gottsagen (The Peanut Butter Falcon) and David DeSanctis (Where Hope Grows). It is the first buddy comedy to star two individuals with Down Syndrome. Lauren Potter (Glee) also stars in the film. When two best friends, David (DeSanctis) and Josh (Gottsagen), discover a cadre of monsters invading their small town of Muncy, they rally their ragtag team to heroically battle the creatures in hopes to save the world from certain doom. Monsters vs. Muncy has already garnered excitement and gained national support from several special needs organizations including Best Buddies and the National Down Syndrome Society. "I truly do believe that people with disabilities are the real superheroes and as noted in the script, their hearts are their superpowers. Thank you for crafting a story that presents people with Down syndrome as intelligent, funny and capable leaders, but most importantly, as human beings. We look forward to supporting the film and helping spread awareness among our participants and supporters once it hits theaters." — Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Best Buddies International A recent article noted "people with disabilities represent 28.8% of the viewing and purchasing audience in the U.S. (more than 70 million people), or about 16% of the world's population (1 billion people). In 2022, only 1.9% of speaking characters in the top 100 films had a disability according to a recent study." — Jan 27, 2025 'We are doing something that has never been done before and are proud to have this amazing team and talented actors assembled. Representation is so important, and we look forward to finding other partners that see the vision and want to change the world with us through film.' — Chris Dowling, Writer/Director/Producer The movie is set to shoot in Texas. Zack Gottsagen is represented by Gary Ousdahl at Advanced Management. David DeSanctis is repped by Katie McGrath at Arise Artists Agency, and Lauren Potter is represented by Ray Hughes at rhm.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Heartfelt New Comedy Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Nonnas' is currently the most popular movie on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system. Based on a true story, the comedy drama stars Vince Vaughn as a man who decides to honor his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant staffed by real grandmothers, aka nonnas, as the chefs. The movie also features Susan Sarandon, Linda Cardellini, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire and Brenda Vaccaro. 'Nonnas' premiered on the streaming service on May 9 to mostly favorable reviews from critics. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Amazon Prime Video. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming, subscribe to the Streamline newsletter. The most popular movie on Hulu right now is Jillian Bell's directorial debut, 'Summer of 69.' Starring Chloe Fineman and Sam Morelos, the raunchy teen comedy follows a socially awkward high school senior who hires a stripper to teach her about sex and confidence in order to win over her crush. 'Summer of 69' premiered in March at South by Southwest before joining Hulu on May 9. 'Ready Player One' is currently trending on Max after joining the streaming service on May 3. Based on a 2011 novel, the sci-fi action movie takes place in a future world where most humans use a virtual reality simulation to escape regular life. Directed by Steven Spielberg, 'Ready Player One' stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance. The 2019 sleeper hit 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' joined Amazon Prime Video on May 5. Starring Zack Gottsagen and Shia LaBeouf, the comedy-drama tells the story of a young man with Down syndrome who escapes his assisted living facility and forges a friendship with a wayward fisherman. Dakota Johnson, John Hawkes and Thomas Haden Church also appear in 'The Peanut Butter Falcon.' 'Heart Eyes' debuted on Netflix on May 8, following its theatrical release in February. The acclaimed romantic slasher revolves around a serial killer who targets couples and a pair of co-workers who must fight to survive their encounter with him. Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, Yoson An, Jordana Brewster and Gigi Zumbado star. These TV & Film Moms Shaped Our Lives When We Needed Them Most With A New Pope, 'Conclave' Becomes The Most Relevant Movie Of The Year Kerry Washington Says She Built Her 'Own Table' To Evolve In Hollywood
