US EditionOwen Wilson Is Aiming for the Ted Lasso Effect with Apple TV+ Comedy Stick
- The Apple TV+ show Stick premiered on June 4, 2025, starring Owen Wilson as former pro golfer Pryce Cahill and Peter Dager as teen golf prodigy Santiago Wheeler.
- The series follows Pryce, whose life unravels amid a divorce and job loss, as he meets Santiago, a gifted but reluctant golf talent, resembling the Ted Lasso dynamic.
- Peter Dager, a 22-year-old Miami native who moved to New York at 18, earned his breakthrough role after six auditions and multiple screen tests despite never playing golf before.
- Owen Wilson characterized Pryce as someone who has faced hardship yet continues to persevere with determination and hope, while creator Jason Keller emphasized that although the show shares some superficial similarities with Ted Lasso, its tone is distinctively different.
- Stick explores the challenges of connection and growth in complex relationships, suggesting its themes of struggle and mentorship may resonate widely with audiences seeking heartfelt sports comedy.
38 Articles
38 Articles
MyCentralOregon.com
Marc Maron on playing Owen Wilson's best friend in 'Stick'
Apple Owen Wilson is a former pro golfer in the new sports comedy Stick. The series premiered Wednesday on Apple TV+. It stars Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a man who hedges his future on a 17-year-old golfer he thinks may just be the next big thing. Podcaster and actor Marc Maron also stars as Pryce’s best friend, Mitts. Maron tells ABC Audio he hadn’t met Wilson before starring alongside him in the show. “We’re kind of the same age and we’ve both be…
Everything you need to know about LGBTQ+ Yellowstone and Stick actress Lilli Kay
New Apple TV+ show Stick is making waves this June, and starring alongside lead cast member Owen Wilson is talented up and coming queer actress Lilli Kay. Stick is a golf comedy TV show that sees Owen Wilson take on the role of Pryce Cahill, a former professional golfer who is now a golf club salesman and coach. Lilli Kay plays Zero, a bartender at Sparling Meadows. In a recent interview, Lilli Kay described Zero as “uncompromising”, explaining:…
DNyuz
franktrades.com‘Stick’ Star Owen Wilson And Creator Jason Keller On Show’s Exploration Of Mentorship And Found Family: “There Isn’t A Foolproof Guidebook To Bring Out The Best In Someone
SPOILER ALERT: This piece discusses the first three episodes of Stick on Apple TV+. Owen Wilson’s latest project, the Apple TV+ series Stick, watches the actor take on a plucky underdog of sorts — Pryce Cahill — a former professional golfer whose divorce is about to be finalized in the sale of the house he once shared with his ex wife Amber-Linn (Judy Greer). Now working as a golf club salesman, it’s obvious from the pitch he makes in the op…
‘Stick’ Star Owen Wilson And Creator Jason Keller On Show’s Exploration Of Mentorship And Found Family: “There Isn’t A Foolproof Guidebook To Bring Out The Best In Someone”
SPOILER ALERT: This piece discusses the first three episodes of Stick on Apple TV+. Owen Wilson’s latest project, the Apple TV+ series Stick, watches the actor take on a plucky underdog of sorts — Pryce Cahill — a former professional golfer whose divorce is about to be finalized in the sale of the house he […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
