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Directed by | John Carney |
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Cinematography | Yaron Orbach |
Edited by | Stephen O'Connell |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Language | English |
Power Ballad is an upcoming musical comedy film directed and co-written by John Carney.
Depicts a conflict between a rock star and a wedding singer.
It was announced in May 2024 that John Carney had begun production in Dublin on his next film, which would see Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas cast to star. [1] Jack Reynor would join the cast later that month. [2] In June, Havana Rose Liu was added to the cast. [3]
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