A24 Acquires U.S. Rights to Friendship Film

A24 has acquired the U.S. distribution rights for the comedy film 'Friendship', starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness section. The film, directed and written by Andrew DeYoung, revolves around suburban dad Craig Waterman (Robinson) who becomes obsessed with his charismatic neighbor Austin (Rudd), leading to an unexpected friendship that disrupts his life. The deal is reported to be in the low seven figures, marking A24's third acquisition from TIFF in a short span. The cast also includes Kate Mara and Jack Dylan Grazer, with Rudd serving as an executive producer alongside DeYoung and others. The film's production team features Nick Weidenfeld, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, and John Holland. As A24 continues to pursue high-profile festival films, this acquisition aligns with their strategy to enhance their film portfolio.