Andrew DeYoung previews his upcoming A24 comedy with his real-life friend Robinson, Rudd, and Kate Mara.
“I wrote it in 2020 during the pandemic,” DeYoung tellsEntertainment Weekly.
Still, DeYoung says he did not set out to write the film with Robinson in mind.
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“It’s nice to hear that those people seem to be connecting.
“We can’t hide who we are in our work,” the director says with a laugh.
Their lives take an unexpected turn when Rudd’s Austin moves into their neighborhood.
Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in ‘Friendship’.A24
[“He’s] a local weatherman with a rock band.
I think of him as a modern Marlboro man,” DeYoung adds.
From there, he becomes obsessed with inserting himself into Austin’s life.
Tim Robinson in ‘Friendship’.A24
He has a foot in both worlds.
“He’s so ferocious in his commitment to the absurd.
So, that’s why I tend to gravitate towards more traditional drama actors.
Tim Robinson in ‘Friendship’.A24
Let’s do this.'”
Fortunately, being surrounded by non-comedians did not hinder Robinson’s improv process.
“What’s interesting is, Tim doesn’t like improv.
Tim Robinson in ‘Friendship’.A24
Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.
“What I find funny is how stressful it is.
Friendshiphits theaters in 2025.
Kate Mara and Tim Robinson in ‘Friendship’.A24
