NEON releases Jake Johnson’s feature film debut independence opens in theaters on January 3, 2024 for one night only before premiering on Hulu on January 12.
The comedy-thriller will be screened at 225 locations as a one-night stunt event in an exclusive partnership with AMC Theaters and will feature a 10-minute behind-the-scenes discussion between Johnson and Lamorne Morris.new girl).
independence premiered at the 2023 SXSW festival and was quickly snapped up by Hulu in a deal with MRC, which backed the project, and Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Johnson also stars with Anna Kendrick (Pitch perfect), Natalie Morales (Parks and Recreation), Andy Samberg (Palm Springs), GaTa (“Dave”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Mary Holland (Happiest season), Boban Marjanović (Rushing), with Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Wayne Brady (How I Met Your Mother).
independence is about Tommy (Johnson), who is offered a million dollars to play a game in which he must outwit hunters who are trying to kill him. He thinks he’s found the perfect loophole – they can only attack when he’s alone – but his only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real.
The film was produced by The Lonely Island and Walcott Productions as well as Ali Bell, Joe Hardesty and Jake Johnson. EPs include Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone.
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