''Paint'' is an upcoming American comedy film written and directed by Brit McAdams. The film stars Owen Wilson, Michaela Watkins, Wendi McLendon-Covey,

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, Lucy Freyer,

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, and Stephen Root. The film is scheduled to be released on April 7, 2023, by IFC Films.

Premise

The film centers on Carl Nargle, who has hosted Vermont's number one painting show for nearly three decades. While Carl's signature whisper has long kept viewers from

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breathlessly hanging on his every stroke, the station eventually hires a younger, better painter who steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.

Cast

* Owen Wilson as Carl Nargle, a fictional character based on Bob Ross * Michaela Watkins * Wendi McLendon-Covey *

* Stephen Root * Lucy Freyer *

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* Evander Duck Jr. * Will Blagrove * Ryan Czerwonko

Production

In 2010, the screenplay ''Paint'', written by Brit McAdams, was featured on the

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of that year's most-liked unproduced screenplays. On April 16, 2021, it was announced that Owen Wilson, Michaela Watkins, Wendi McLendon-Covey,

, and Stephen Root have signed on to star in the film, which McAdams would also direct. In May 2021, it was announced that Lucy Freyer would also star. Principal photography took place from April 2021 to June 2021 in Albany, New York.

Release

''Paint'' was originally set to be released by IFC Films on April 28, 2023, but was moved to April 7, 2023. The film will stream exclusively on AMC+ in the United States in late 2023.

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* * * * * {{Metacritic film Upcoming films 2023 comedy films 2023 independent films American comedy films American independent films Films about fictional painters Films scored by Lyle Workman Films set in Vermont Films shot in New York (state) IFC Films films