DirectorTony Goldwyn’s latest film,Ezra, may have debuted last year at theToronto International Film Festival, but audiences can finally soon experience the film themselves as it is slated for a theatrical release later this summer. Now Bleecker Street has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming movie, which teases a heart-touching and emotionally poignant film starringBobby Cannavale.
The film follows Max Bernal, played by Cannavale, a stand-up comedian who lives with his father (Robert De Niro). Meanwhile, he struggles to be a co-parent alongside his ex-wife (Rose Byrne) for his autistic son Ezra. However, Max eventually is forced to confront an ultimatum that will determine the fate of his son’s future when he is offered the chance to appear withJimmy Kimmellive. Against the wishes of his father, this, once-in-a-lifetime, opportunity leads the pair to embark on a road trip across the country in what will ultimately change the course of both of their lives.
The film is slated to be released in theaters on May 31 at the beginning of thesummer movie season, but given the tone that the movie promises, Ezra could be the niche film for audiences looking for a more grounded and emotionally centered movie. And with the trailer promising anupbeat, comedic, and inspiring tone, alongside a stacked cast of talented actors, viewers won’t want to miss out on the feelings they will be experiencing whenEzrais released on the big screen this May. The film is rated R with a runtime of 100 minutes, promising older audiences a shorter film with an engaging premise.
‘Ezra’ Features a Stacked Ensemble Cast of Acclaimed Actors
Alongside Cannavale,Ezrafeatures a large cast of talented actors, such asByrne,VeraFarmiga,Whoopi Goldberg, andRainn Wilson, alongside Goldwyn, who joins the cast in addition to directing.Geoffrey Owens,Alex Plank, also star, andWilliam A. Fitzgeraldmakes his theatrical debut as the film’s titular character.Tony Spiridakispenned the screenplay for the film and also serves as a producer alongsideWilliam Hornbergand Goldwyn.Zhang Xin,Justin Baldoni, andSteve Sarowitzare executive producers on the project alongsideAndrew Calof,Jamey Heath, andManu Gargi, with De Niro, Cannavale,Carla Raiji,Richard Lewis,Bob Xu, andLois Robbins.
Ezradebuts exclusively in theaters on May 31. Check out the official trailer for the upcoming film below, and stay tuned to Collider for further updates.
