Umm, who did this?
Who greenlighted (greenlit?) the use of "The Dink" as a Hollywood movie?
Apparently, Ben Stiller’s production company, Red Hour Films, did. They are teaming up with Rivulet Films to produce a new comedy titled The Dink.
Who is cast in The Dink
Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, and Ed Harris are slated to star in this pickleball comedy, with Stiller himself and tennis legend Andy Roddick (suck it, tennis) in supporting roles.
Josh Greenbaum (MGM’s upcoming Spaceballs sequel, Will & Harper) will direct the original screenplay from Sean Clements (Workaholics, Kevin Can F**k Himself).
According to the Deadline article:
Pic follows a washed-up tennis pro (Johnson) who, in trying to save a club in crisis and win his father’s respect, is forced to break a solemn vow and do the one thing he swore he’d never do: play pickleball.
Cameras begin shooting this November in LA, and we’re eager to see how well Hollywood handles our beloved sport on the big screen.
In the meantime, hey Ben, have your lawyers call our lawyers... or just throw one of our banners in the movie.
We can send you one.
