The Stand-In (2020 film)
The Stand-In is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Sam Bain. It stars Drew Barrymore, Michael Zegen, Charlie Barnett, T.J. Miller, Ellie Kemper and Holland Taylor. The film was scheduled to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, but the festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Cast
In February 2018, Drew Barrymore joined the cast of the film, with Jamie Babbit directing from a screenplay by Sam Bain. Barrymore serves as producer on the film under her Flower Films banner. In January 2019, Michael Zegen joined the cast of the film. In February 2019, Charlie Barnett, Ellie Kemper, T.J. Miller and Holland Taylor joined the cast of the film. Principal photography began in New York City in January 2019. In February, filming took place in Lexington and Versailles, Kentucky.Release
It was scheduled to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23, 2020. However, the festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, Saban Films acquired distribution rights to the film.
