Sponsor (upcoming film)
American film
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Sponsor is an upcoming American psychological thriller film directed and co-written by James Ponsoldt.
- James Ponsoldt
- Jason Segel
- James Ponsoldt
- Jason Segel
- Michael Bay
- Brad Fuller
- Alex Ginno
- Jason Segel
- John C. Reilly
- Amy Madigan
- Justine Lupe
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| Directed by | James Ponsoldt |
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| Cinematography | Jonathan Sela |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Following a drunk driving arrest, a man finds a sponsor for his recovery program.
Cast
- Jason Segel as Peter
- John C. Reilly as Jerry, Peter's sponsor
- Amy Madigan
- Justine Lupe
- Patrick Fabian as Randall
- Rose Rollins as Deborah
- Bob Glouberman as Ronald
Production
It was announced in May 2025 that Jason Segel was set to star in the film, which he would co-write the screenplay with the film's director James Ponsoldt.[1] In October, the film was acquired by Apple TV.[2] In December, John C. Reilly and Amy Madigan were added to the cast,[3][4] with Justine Lupe joining in January 2026.[5]
Production began on January 20, 2026, in Los Angeles.[6] Filming took place in Half Moon Bay from February 17 to February 19, 2026, using the working title Drumettes.[7] Jonathan Sela served as the cinematographer.[8]