Mack & Rita 2022 Movie Review Trailer Cast Crew

Diane Keaton, however, is trying something new with her upcoming age-turning flick.

The iconic Annie Hall actress will star in Mack & Rita, a story about Mack, a 30-year-old influencer (played by Elizabeth Lail of Netflix's You) wup to find herself in the body of a 70-year-old woman. old (Diane Keaton).

After Mack wakes up as the older Diane Keaton, she begins to introduce herself as her own aunt, Rita.

 Director: Katie Aselton

Writers: Madeline Walter, Paul Welsh

Stars: Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Wendie Malick

Instead of this being played for laughs at the expense of the older show, Mack & Rita will show how the reserved 30-year-old finds a newfound zest for life and confidence when she inhabits the older body.

The first trailer for the movie has been released and it looks like it's going to be a feel-good movie.

In the trailer, Mack is shown as a reserved 30-year-old woman who describes herself as an "old soul". Disconnected from her own generation, she finds herself struggling to fit in or feel safe to follow her dreams.

She says in the trailer: “I always grew up feeling like an older woman trapped in a child's body. She did everything I could to keep my inner old lady to myself.”

During a bachelorette party in Palm Springs, Mack accidentally stumbles upon a past life regression therapy store. After spiritual leader, played by Simon Rex (Scary Movie), Mack emerges from the store as Diane Keaton.

Introducing her new self as Aunt Rita, Mack becomes a social media sensation, shedding the self-doubt and expectations society places on everyone.

Renamed Glammy Granny, Rita not only becomes a social media star, but also finds herself at the center of a budding romance with Mack's hunky dog ​​handler, played by Schitt's Creek's Dustin Milligan.

The film is directed by The Morning Show's Katie Aselton and also stars Loretta Devine, Taylour Paige, and Nicole Byer. It will be released in theaters on August 12.

Canada-based Anthem Sports & Entertainment's Gravitas Ventures has acquired the North American rights to the comedy film "Mark & ​​Rita," starring Diane Keaton, set for release August 12, as it expands to a new theatrical release label Gravitas Premiere. .

The label will acquire four to six "cast-driven high production value films" per year, releasing them widely in theaters, according to the company's announcement.

"We are delighted to launch Gravitas Premiere with the acquisition of 'Mack & Rita,' which solidifies our commitment to championing the cinematic experience in theaters," said Gravitas Ventures Founder and CEO Nolan Gallagher. “People love going to the movies and this movie is an excitingly fresh and insightful comedy that needs to be experienced on the big screen. 'Mack & Rita' is the kind of high-quality, independently produced story we're looking to acquire through Gravitas Premiere, and we look forward to collaborating with our exhibition partners to bring the film to theaters across North America."

Anthem Sports and Entertainment acquires Gravitas Ventures in a $73 million deal

The independent film, which will be directed by actress-filmmaker Katie Aselton, stars Elizabeth Lail ("You") as Mackenzie, a disillusioned thirtysomething who is exhausted by social demands and wants to feel comfortable in her skin like her grandmother. While at her best friend's bachelorette party, she stumbles upon a "sound bathroom regression pod" and emerges as a 70-year-old "Aunt Rita" (Keaton), soon realizing it's unlikely than the acceptance she craves from those around her. come so fast

“Mack & Rita” also features an all-star cast of Taylour Paige (“Zola”), Loretta Devine (“Family Reunion”), Simon Rex (“Red Rocket”), Dustin Milligan (“Schitt's Creek”), Amy Hill ( “50 First Dates”), Lois Smith (“Lady Bird”), Wendie Malick (“The American President”), Patti Harrison (“Together Together”), Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”), Addie Weyrich ( “Crush”), Aimee Carrero (“Maid”) and comedian Nicole Byer (“Grand Crew”).

Currently in post-production, the film is written by Paul Welsh and Madeline Walter, with Alex Saks, Stephanie Heaton-Harris, Jina Panebianco, Dori A. Rath and Keaton producing. Executive producers are Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Terry Dougas, Jean-Luc De Fanti, R. Wesley Sierk, Joseph Panebianco, John D. Straley, JoJo Ryder, Lauren Beveridge, Brett Beveridge, Jackie Shenoo, and Joseph Restaino.

“We are very excited to be working at Mack & Rita with the amazing team at Gravitas Ventures as they launch their new imprint, Gravitas Premiere. His support and collaborative spirit, as well as his commitment to a wide theatrical release, are a dream come true for us as filmmakers,” said Aselton and Saks.

Mack & Rita 2022 Movie Trailer