The Dink

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The Dink
Directed by Josh Greenbaum
Written by Sean Clements
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCarl Herse
Music by Dara Taylor
Production
companies
Distributed by Apple Original Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Dink is an upcoming American sports comedy film [1] about the sport of pickleball directed by Josh Greenbaum, written by Sean Clements, and produced by Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson. The cast includes Johnson, Stiller, Chloe Fineman, Christine Taylor, Patton Oswalt, Martin Kove, Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris as well as former tennis players Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.

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Premise

An aging tennis pro must go against his instincts and play pickleball to save a local club. [2]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Sean Clements. It is produced by Ben Stiller and John Lesher through Red Hour Films, and by Rob Paris and Mike Witherill through Rivulet Films. Jake Johnson has a starring role and is also a producer, and Stiller has a supporting role. [4]

The cast also includes Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Aaron Chen, Martin Kove, Chris Parnell, Christine Taylor, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick. [5] [6]

Principal photography and filming began on November 4, 2024 in Los Angeles with Carl Herse serving as the cinematographer. [7] [8] Filming wrapped on March 6, 2025. [9] [10]

Music

By August 2025, Dara Taylor had composed the score for the film. [11]

Release

In August 2025, Apple Original Films acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Ankers-Range, Adele (August 19, 2025). "Ben Stiller's New Sports Comedy Lands at Apple". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (September 25, 2024). "Ben Stiller to Produce, Act in Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Lynne Marie Stewart, Miss Yvonne on 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' Dies at 78". February 24, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 25, 2024). "Ben Stiller's Red Hour Films & Rivulet Set Cast For Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (September 25, 2024). "Andy Roddick to Star With Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen in Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink,' From Producer Ben Stiller". Variety . Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ Lang, Brent (November 4, 2024). "Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, John McEnroe and More Join Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Variety . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (November 4, 2024). "Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Adds Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt & Five Others". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  8. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (August 18, 2025). "Ben Stiller's Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Lands at Apple". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Threads". www.threads.com. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Dara Taylor Scoring Josh Greenbaum's 'The Dink'". Film Music Reporter. August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  12. ↑ Grobar, Matt (August 18, 2025). "Apple Acquires Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Starring Jake Johnson; Ben Stiller Among Producers & Co-Stars". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 18, 2025.
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