John Carney’s Musical Comedy ‘Power Ballad,’ Starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, Lands at Lionsgate
variety.comRebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter John Carney’s next musical comedy “Power Ballad,” starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, has sold to Lionsgate.
The film, described as an “uplifting and music-driven story,” follows a has-been wedding singer (Rudd) and younger rock star (Jonas) — and the song that comes between them.
Jack Reynor, who appeared in Carney’s prior movies “Sing Street” and “Flora and Son,” is also in “Power Ballad.” Lionsgate will handle the theatrical release in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland. “I’ve always been a huge fan of John’s movies, and I’ve had my eye on this particular film for some time,” said Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson. “It combines the best of John’s immense creative talents with a marketable concept and an incredible cast.
I couldn’t be happier that he and the rest of the team have entrusted us with it.” In addition to directing, Carney wrote the film with Peter McDonald.
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