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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass Premieres at Sundance

Critics hail a gleefully silly Hollywood send-up, with sales reps fielding U.S. distribution interest.

Overview

  • Directed by David Wain and co-written with Ken Marino, the comedy debuted in Sundance’s Premieres section to broadly positive reviews for its anarchic, throwback vibe.
  • Zoey Deutch plays a Kansas hairdresser whose fiancé uses a celebrity hall pass, prompting a Los Angeles quest to pursue her own pick, Jon Hamm.
  • Reviewers describe a Wizard of Oz–style framework that assembles misfit allies and fuels a cameo-heavy satire of industry tropes and LA lore.
  • Critics single out Deutch’s lead turn and John Slattery’s self-deprecating appearance, with reactions calling the film “good stupid fun.”
  • The film is currently being shopped for U.S. distribution, with Oval-5 Inc. and Falco Ink handling sales representation.