Overview
- Comedian Druski has been added to the cast of The Catch in a supporting role as Emma Stone’s security guard, a casting item first reported by Deadline.
- The Catch is a baseball-themed romantic comedy that stars Emma Stone and Chris Pine with Dave McCary directing and a wide theatrical release set for May 21, 2027.
- Jen Statsky and Travis Helwig wrote the most recent draft of the script, with Patrick Kang and Michael Levin credited for the original spec, and production is led by Stone’s Fruit Tree, 21 Laps, and producer Michael H. Weber.
- Druski’s casting follows his turn in Universal’s Praise This and comes as he prepares to host the 2026 BET Awards, a high-profile move that expands his transition from viral creator to mainstream performer.
- Industry coverage frames the film’s tone alongside rom-com and sports-romance touchstones like Bull Durham and Notting Hill, a positioning that could shape casting and marketing choices as more supporting roles are announced.