Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant’s Romantic Comedy Welcomes Frankie Faison, Alex Moffat, and Heidi Gardner to the Cast
Frankie Faison Joins Cast of Amazon’s Upcoming Romantic Comedy
In a notable addition to the cast of Amazon’s untitled romantic comedy, actors Frankie Faison, Alex Moffat, and Heidi Gardner are set to join the project, which stars Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant. Merchant is not only directing the film but also co-wrote it in collaboration with John Butler.
The film, currently in production, centers on a workaholic British man, played by Merchant, who works at a prestigious hotel in New York City. In need of a wife for appearances, he enters into a contractual arrangement with a struggling stand-up comedian portrayed by Diaz, who is seeking health insurance. What begins as a mere transaction evolves into a surprisingly humorous romance.
Faison, Moffat, and Gardner will come together with a diverse ensemble cast that also includes Rob Lowe, Jake Lacy, Josh Segarra, Sherry Cola, Judith Light, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Fabrizio Guido, Lisa Gilroy, and Dustin Ybarra.
The film is being produced by Lee Eisenberg, Merchant, and Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen from Point Grey Pictures. Natalie Sandy serves as an executive producer.
Faison is well-known for his roles in comedies such as Coming to America and White Chicks, and he has recently appeared in dramas like Till and The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain. His extensive filmography includes performances in Ragtime, Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, and all four Hannibal Lecter films. Faison has also been featured in several television series, including HBO’s The Wire and Marvel’s Luke Cage. He is represented by Sweeney Entertainment, Innovative Artists, and Del Shaw Moonves.
Gardner, who starred on Saturday Night Live for eight seasons, recently appeared in All Out on Broadway alongside notable performers including Sarah Silverman and Craig Robinson. She currently recurs on NBC’s series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins and appears in Apple TV’s Shrinking, as well as the latest season of You on Netflix. Gardner’s upcoming projects include Scary Movie 6 and Judgment Day for Amazon MGM, and she is represented by CAA, OPE Partners, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman.
Moffat just concluded a significant six-season stint on Saturday Night Live and has appeared in several films such as Susie Searches and Holidate. His recent television credits include Bad Monkey for Apple TV and Billions for Showtime. Moffat is represented by Mosaic, Gersh, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
