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Directed by | Jonathan Levine |
Written by | Nick Santora |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Mr. Irrelevant is an upcoming American biographical sports drama film directed by Jonathan Levine, written by Nick Santora, and starring David Corenswet as John Tuggle, who was drafted by the New York Giants as the final selection of the 1983 NFL draft. The film's title is the nickname given to a player who is the final pick in a draft. Isabel May, Michael Shannon and David Krumholtz also star.
The film was announced in October 2023, with Jonathan Levine set to direct and Nick Santora to write the script, and Skydance Sports producing. [1] In October 2024, David Corenswet was in talks to star as John Tuggle. [2] Isabel May was in talks to join in March 2025. [3] Michael Shannon joined the cast as Bill Parcells in April 2025, along with the confirmation of May joining the cast. [4] In June 2025, it was revealed that David Krumholtz had joined the cast. [5]
Principal photography began in April 2025 in Victoria, Australia, with locations including Melbourne and Geelong. [6] [7]