The Musical (2026 film)
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- Rob Lowe
- Greg Lauritano
- Alexander Heller
- Findlay Brown
- Jordan Backhus
- Will Brill
- Gillian Jacobs
- Rob Lowe
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| Directed by | Giselle Bonilla |
| Written by | Alexander Heller |
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| Cinematography | Tu Do |
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| Music by | Mateo Nossa |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Musical is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Giselle Bonilla in her feature directorial debut. The screenplay is written by Alexander Heller. The film stars Will Brill, Gillian Jacobs, and Rob Lowe (who also produces the film).
It premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[1]
Doug Leibowitz (Will Brill), a frustrated playwright and middle school theater teacher, discovers that his ex-girlfriend (Gillian Jacobs) has started dating his nemesis, the school principal (Rob Lowe). Motivated by spite, Doug decides to ruin the principal's chances of winning the prestigious Blue Ribbon of Academic Excellence by staging an inappropriate and chaotic school musical.[2]
Cast
- Will Brill as Doug Leibowitz
- Gillian Jacobs as Abigail
- Rob Lowe as Principal Brady
Production
The film is directed by Giselle Bonilla, an alumnus of the AFI Conservatory and the Sundance Institute Ignite Fellowship.[3] The screenplay was written by Alexander Heller. The project is produced by star Rob Lowe alongside Greg Lauritano, Findlay Brown, and Jordan Backhus.
The film features Tony Award-winning actor Will Brill in the lead role, supported by Lowe and Gillian Jacobs.[4]