US EditionJake Johnson to Star in, Ben Stiller to Produce Comedy 'The Dink'
Jake Johnson stars as a former tennis pro who turns to pickleball to save a club in a sports comedy produced by Ben Stiller, featuring tennis legends Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.
- On Monday, Apple Original Films announced it has acquired worldwide rights to The Dink, a sports comedy directed by Josh Greenbaum and starring Jake Johnson.
- Since the debut of Apple TV+ over five years ago, the deal extends Apple Original Films' momentum and deepens its partnership with Ben Stiller after Severance's 27 Emmy nominations.
- In the film, Jake Johnson plays a washed-up tennis pro who, to save a struggling club and earn his father's respect, must break a sacred vow and play pickleball, featuring an all-star cast including Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris.
- Post-Production is underway for The Dink, and Apple has not disclosed whether it will premiere in theaters or on streaming platforms.
- This fall, the lineup includes The Lost Bus, directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, alongside Highest 2 Lowest streaming on September 5.
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