‘Power Ballad’s Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd On The Late-Night Jam Sesh That Takes An Unexpected Turn In John Carney’s Comedy — SXSW Studio

‘Power Ballad’s Nick Jonas & Paul Rudd On The Late-Night Jam Sesh That Takes An Unexpected Turn In John Carney’s Comedy — SXSW Studio

POWER BALLADSection: Narrative SpotlightDirector/Writer: John CarneyLogline: When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes […]

Power Ballad Review - SXSW 2026

Music can be the ultimate weapon in a film. Elevating emotion, punctuating key moments, and sometimes saying what dialogue simply can’t. The combination of chords, lyrics, and feeling can hit in ways words alone never could. And in my opinion, no one understands that better than John Carney. Carney returns with another music-driven story in Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. It’s been 20 years since Carney broke through with Once, …