Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
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| Directed by | Jake Szymanski |
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Zac Efron Anna Kendrick Adam DeVine Aubrey Plaza |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is an upcoming 2016 American romantic adventure comedy film directed by Jake Szymanski and written by Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O'Brien. The film is set to star Zac Efron and Adam DeVine opposite Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza. The film is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016, by 20th Century Fox.[1]
Synopsis
The Stangle brothers Mike (Adam DeVine) and Dave (Zac Efron) frequently ruin family events with their dangerous antics. In order to prevent them from ruining their sister's upcoming wedding in Hawaii, their parents mandate that they attend the wedding with dates. Their appearance on The Wendy Williams Show to advertise themselves catches the attention of Tatiana (Aubrey Plaza) and Alice (Anna Kendrick). After pretending to be civilized and respectable, Tatiana and Alice secure Mike and Dave as their respective dates. However, when they get to Hawaii, Mike and Dave find that their dates are much more wild and unhinged than they anticipated.[2]
Cast
- Zac Efron as Dave Stangle[3]
- Anna Kendrick as Alice[4]
- Adam DeVine as Mike Stangle[5]
- Aubrey Plaza as Tatiana[6]
- Stephen Root as Burt Stangle[7]
- Sam Richardson as Eric[8]
- Alice Wetterlund as Terry[9]
- Wendy Williams as Herself
- Stephanie Beard as Jeanie Stangle
- Branscombe Richmond as Kalani Chef
Production
Casting
On January 22, 2015, Zac Efron joined the cast of the film.[3] On February 24, 2015, Adam DeVine joined the cast.[5] On April 1, 2015, Anna Kendrick was cast in the film.[4] On April 27, 2015, Aubrey Plaza joined the cast.[6] On May 18, 2015, Stephen Root joined the cast.[7] Alice Wetterlund was set on June 2, 2015 to star in the film.[9]
Filming
Principal photography began on May 25, 2015, and will last through August 13, 2015.[10] On June 2, the main cast began filming in Oahu, Hawaii.[11] On June 3, Efron was spotted filming.[12] On June 11, Kendrick was spotted filming.[13] On June 12, Efron and DeVine were filming on a Hawaiian beach.[14] On June 15, Efron was on set with DeVine.[15] On June 16, more filming occurred with the main characters of the film.[16]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016 by 20th Century Fox.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates: Official Trailer. 20th Century Fox. 7 Feb 2016. Retrieved 8 Feb 2016.
- 1 2 Justin Kroll (January 22, 2015). "Zac Efron to Star in Fox, Chernin Comedy ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- 1 2 Justin Kroll (April 1, 2015). "‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates': Anne Kendrick Joins Zac Efron". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- 1 2 Justin Kroll (February 24, 2015). "‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates': Adam Devine Joins Zac Efron". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- 1 2 Justin Kroll (April 27, 2015). "Aubrey Plaza in ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates': Plaza Joins Cast". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- 1 2 Jeff Sneider (May 18, 2015). "'Office Space' Star Stephen Root to Play Zac Efron's Father in 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' (Exclusive)". Thewrap.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (May 6, 2015). "Film Castings: Celia Imrie, Sam Richardson & More". Deadline. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (June 2, 2015). "Alice Wetterlund Joins ‘Mike And Dave; ‘Rupture’ Rounds Out Cast – Film Briefs". deadline.com. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Open casting call for 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates'Acting Auditions". Acting-auditions.org. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ Dodge, Shyam (June 2, 2015). "Is she your date? Zac Efron takes Anna Kendrick to a tropical wedding as they are spotted filming new comedy in Hawaii". Daily Mail. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ↑ McGrath, Rachel (June 4, 2015). "That's one way to keep cool! Zac Efron falls in swimming pool while filming new wedding comedy with Anna Kendrick". Daily Mail. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
- ↑ Caldwell, Kayla (June 15, 2015). "Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick is a bathing beauty in plunging pink swimsuit while filming new comedy in Hawaii". Daily Mail. Daily Mail. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Zac Efron looks sick to his stomach as he doubles over on the beach while filming Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates in Hawaii". Daily Mail. Daily Mail. June 12, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ↑ "He's a real life Tarzan! Zac Efron flexes his incredible rippling muscles while swinging through the jungle with co-star Aubrey Plaza". Daily Mail. Daily Mail. June 16, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ↑ Davison, Rebecca (June 18, 2015). "Buff Zac Efron shows off his bulge as he squeezes his muscular physique into a risqué skintight unitard on the set of new movie in Hawaii". Daily Mail. Retrieved July 15, 2015.