Poetic License (film)

Poetic License is an upcoming American comedy film written by Raffi Donatich and directed by Maude Apatow. It is Apatow's feature directorial debut.^[1]

Poetic License
Directed by	Maude Apatow
Written by	Raffi Donatich
Starring	Andrew Barth Feldman Cooper Hoffman Leslie Mann Nico Parker Maisy Stella
Production company	Jewelbox Pictures
Country	United States
Language	English

Premise

Poetic License follows Liz, a former therapist and soon-to-be empty nester, as she becomes the unexpected point of tension between two inseparable best friends and college seniors, Sam and Ari. Liz is forced to reexamine her life as the boys’ friendship unravels in a fierce competition for her affection. ^[2]

Cast

• Andrew Barth Feldman as Sam Soloman
• Cooper Hoffman as Ari Zimmer
• Leslie Mann as Liz Cassidy
• Nico Parker as Dora Cassidy, Liz's Daughter
• Maisy Stella
• Method Man
• Martha Kelly
• Will Price
• Jake Bongiovi

Production

In October 2024, it was announced that Feldman, Hoffman, Mann and Parker were cast in the film.^[3] In November that same year, it was announced that Stella was also cast in the film.^[4]

Principal photography began on November 6, 2024 in Atlanta.^[5]

In November 2024, it was announced that Method Man, Kelly and Price were cast in the film.^[6] In December that same year, it was announced that Bongiovi was cast in the film.^[7]

References

1. Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2024). "Maude Apatow, Olivia Rosenbloom Launch Jewelbox Pictures; Apatow's Directorial Debut 'Poetic License' To Kick Off Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
2. Grobar, Matt (2024-10-23). "Maude Apatow Sets Andrew Barth Feldman, Cooper Hoffman, Leslie Mann & Nico Parker To Star In Feature Directorial Debut 'Poetic License'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
3. Grobar, Matt (October 23, 2024). "Maude Apatow Sets Andrew Barth Feldman, Cooper Hoffman, Leslie Mann & Nico Parker To Star In Feature Directorial Debut 'Poetic License'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
4. Kroll, Justin (November 1, 2024). "'My Old Ass' Breakout Star Maisy Stella Joins Maude Apatow's Directorial Debut 'Poetic License'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
5. Ho, Rodney (November 5, 2024). "Indie film 'Poetic License' with Leslie Mann shooting in Atlanta". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
6. Grobar, Matt (November 22, 2024). "Cliff "Method Man" Smith, Martha Kelly & Will Price Join Maude Apatow's 'Poetic License'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
7. Kroll, Justin (December 10, 2024). "Jake Bongiovi Latest To Join Maude Apatow's Directorial Debut 'Poetic License'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2024.

External links

• Poetic License at IMDb