Tom Arnold directs “The Breakup Pill”; Stars with Greg McCabe and Tayla Dunn
Exclusive: Comedian and actor Tom Arnold (Roseanne) Production has wrapped on Disintegration pilla high-concept romantic comedy that marks his directorial debut, in which he stars alongside Greg McCabe (Saturday night(and Teyla Dunn)Are we there yet?).
Teyla Dunn and Greg McCabe in Disintegration pill
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It was produced from its own screenplay by Adam Lorenzo, whose writing credits include Everyone loves Raymond and Everyone hates ChrisThe film revolves around a young man whose heart has been broken a million times, so he agrees to participate in a trial of a new drug that promises to eliminate the pain of a breakup. But an unexpected side effect is that he can no longer fall in love… and that’s when he meets the woman of his dreams.
Check out the first look above.
Disintegration pill It was filmed in Los Angeles, where production and post-production were recently completed, despite delays caused by January’s devastating SoCal wildfires, which destroyed Lorenzo’s home. Jason Ramos (Landman) served as executive producer.
In a statement to Deadline, Arnold shared: “I decided to get behind the camera for the first time Disintegration pill Because the scenario is funny and honest and I agree with his idea (I have been divorced four times).”
Lorenzo said of his inspiration: “I wanted to make a real romantic comedy. You know, a new kind of movie.” When Harry Met Sally – With big laughs and real emotions… and filmed in Los Angeles, the city I love.
He is best known for his work in the popular sitcom RoseanneAs an actor, writer, and executive producer, Arnold has received a Peabody Award for his writing on the show, as well as a Golden Globe Award. He is repped by Buchwald and Link Entertainment.
Greg most recently played Tom Davis, of the popular comedy and writing duo Franken and Davis, in the Jason Reitman film. Saturday night. It has also been seen in the official selection of SXSW Badass teen He is represented by Insurge-Ent and Original Literary Talent Management.
Dunn is best known for her comedic roles in films and series, including 83 episodes Are we there yet? Along with Ice Cube, Essence Atkins and Terry Crews; Holo All night longand recent podcast series Moonburn. She is also a YouTube personality with over 3.5 million subscribers, and is represented by Dolcedo and Shawncia Dunn.