Girlfriend’s Day is an American comedy-drama directed by Michael Stephenson and written by Bob Odenkirk , Philip Zlotorynski , and Eric Hoffman. The film stars Odenkirk and Amber Tamblyn and was released on Netflix on February 14, 2017.
Cast
- Bob Odenkirk as Ray
- Amber Tamblyn as Jill
- Rich Sommer as Buddy
- Toby Huss as Betcher
- David Sullivan as Sonnyboy
- Hannah Nordberg as Liz
- June Diane Raphael as Karen Lamb
- Stacy Keach as Gundy
- Andy Richter as Harold Lamb
- Larry Fessenden as Taft
- Natasha Lyonne as Mrs. Taft
- Alex Karpovsky as Styvesan
Production
On June 4, 2013, it was announced that Bob Odenkirk would write and star as Ray, a greeting cards writer, in the comedy drama film Girlfriend’s Day, which would be directed by Michael Stephenson.[1] Michael and Lindsay Stephenson would produce the film through their Magic Stone Productions along with Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero through their Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment.[1] On September 17, 2013, Amber Tamblyn joined the film to play a fan of greeting card writers.[2] On November 23, 2015, Netflix acquired global distribution rights for the film, which was also co-written by Philip Zlotorynski and Eric Hoffman, and also produced by M. Elizabeth Hughes.[3]
Principal photography on the film began on November 30, 2015 in Los Angeles.[4]
Release
The film was released worldwide on February 14, 2017.[5]
References
- ^ Jump up to:a b “Bob Odenkirk To Write, Star In ‘Girlfriend’s Day’ For ‘Best Worst Movie’ Helmer”. Deadline. June 4, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- Jump up^ Yamato, Jen (September 17, 2013). “Amber Tamblyn To Join Bob Odenkirk In ‘Girlfriend’s Day'”. Deadline. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- Jump up^ Ford, Rebecca (November 23, 2015). “Netflix Nabs Chris Sparling’s ‘Mercy,’ ‘Girlfriend’s Day’ With Bob Odenkirk (Exclusive)”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- Jump up^ “On the Set for 12/4/15: Gal Gadot Grabs Her Lasso for ‘Wonder Woman’, Brad Pitt Wraps ‘War Machine’, ‘Resident Evil’ Team Finish Final Chapter”. SSN Insider. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- Jump up^ Zemler, Emily (January 17, 2017). “How Bob Odenkirk Brought a Comic Sweetness to His New Noir Film Girlfriend’s Day”. Esquire.com. Retrieved January 17, 2017.