Fool’s Paradise is a 2023 satirical comedy written and directed by Charlie Day in his directorial debut. Star of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia sitcom as well as several comedy films including Horrible Bosses and I Want You Back, Day is once again proving he is one of the hardest working men in Hollywood.
A down on his luck publicist gets his lucky break when he discovers a man recently released from a mental health facility looks just like a method actor who refuses to leave his trailer. With the help of a powerful producer, the publicist helps the man become a huge star, even marrying his beautiful leading lady. Their adventures lead them to cross paths with drunken costars, irreverent unhoused action heroes, unpredictable directors, super agent, and power-mad moguls. Fame and fortune are not all they're cracked up to be, and the two men must fight their way back to the things that matter the most.
The talented cast includes legendary actor Ray Liotta in one of his final roles, Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Oscar® winner Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis, Edie Falco, Jason Bateman, Common, Jillian Bell, Dean Norris, Jimmi Simpson, and John Malkovich. The film is produced by John Rickard (“Peacemaker” Rampage), along with Tim Zajaros and Christopher Lemole (The Peanut Butter Falcon, Mudbound), Alex Saks (Red Rocket, The Florida Project), and Rick Dugdale (Zero Contact).
Fools Paradise is set to debut in theaters May 12th, courtesy of Roadside Attractions. Watch the official trailer below.