Poetic License (film)

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Poetic License
Directed by Maude Apatow
Written byRaffi Donatich
Starring Andrew Barth Feldman
Cooper Hoffman
Leslie Mann
Nico Parker
Maisy Stella
Production
company
Jewelbox Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

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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

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]

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References

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