Sony has released the official trailer forHere Today, a new comedy co-written and directed by legendBilly Crystal(Monster Inc.,Analyze This), who also stars in the film. InHere Today, Crystal joinsTiffany Haddish(Girls Trip) to tell the story of a veteran comedy writer who starts a surprising friendship with a singer.
The trailer introduces us to Charlie Burnz (Crystal), an old comedy writer for television and movies, struggling with the fact his name is not so recognizable anymore and that a new generation is bound to replace him. Charlie ends up meeting Emma Payge (Haddish), and after a seafood allergy incident, the two end up forging an unexpected friendship. Charlie helps Emma, who seems to be struggling with money, and Emma decides to take care of the writer, who’s losing his memory due to his old age.
There’s no lack of humor in theHere Todaytrailer, but it also doesn’t avoid more emotional moments, which means we’re in for a bittersweet experience when the movie hits the theaters this May.
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The script is also penned byAlan Zweibel, who previously worked with Crystal onSaturday Night Liveand has based this film on his short story “The Prize.” The movie also starsPenn Badgley(You),Laura Benanti(Supergirl),Louisa Krause(Billions),Anna Deavere Smith(The Human Stain) andNyambi Nyambi(The Good Fight).
Here Todayhits theaters May 7. You can check out the trailer and poster, as well as the official synopsis below:
“When veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz meets New York singer Emma Payge, they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of love and trust.”
