'Irresistible': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything else about the film starring Steve Carrell
'Irresistible' starring Steve Carrell, Rose Byrne and Chris Cooper among others was announced in October 2018. The film was initially expected to be released in May, however, due to the shutdown of theaters caused by the coronavirus since March, the film is now releasing on VOD.
Release Date:
'Irresistible' is scheduled to release on VOD June 26.
Plot:
The official synopsis of the movie is as follows. "'Irresistible' is a comedy about what happens when a small Wisconsin town becomes the main attraction of our modern-day political circus. When the Democratic National Committee’s top strategist Gary Zimmer (Steve Carell) sees a video of retired Marine colonel Jack Hastings (Chris Cooper) standing up for the rights of his town’s undocumented workers, he believes he has found the key to winning back voters in America’s heartland. Paying an unscheduled visit to Hastings’ dairy farm in rural Deerlaken, Wisconsin, Gary persuades the largely apolitical retired Marine to run for mayor. Initially, Gary relies on Jack’s very capable daughter, Diana (Mackenzie Davis), and a team of enthusiastic, if inexperienced, volunteers. However, when the Republican National Committee counters him by sending in his brilliant nemesis Faith Brewster (Rose Byrne), Gary is more than primed to up his game. As Gary and Faith square off, what started out as a local race quickly escalates into a national political battle and a hilarious fight for the soul of America."
Cast:
Steve Carrell as Gary Zimmer
Actor Steve Carrell who was last seen in Netflix's 'Space Force' and was before that seen in Apple TV+'s 'The Morning Show' will play the lead role of Gary Zimmer in the film. The Democratic National Committee’s top strategist, Gary, visits a small town in Wisconsin to convince a retired Marine colonel to run for the Mayor.
Rose Byrne as Faith Brewster
Actor Rose Byrne best known for her role as Ellen Parsons in 'Damages', opposite Glenn Close, earned two Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination for her role in the show. She plays the role of Faith Brewster in the film and she belongs to the Republican National Committee. She stands opposite Gary's candidate.
Chris Cooper as Jack Hastings
Actor Chris Cooper who was recognized in 2003 with an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of John Laroche in Columbia Pictures’ 'Adaptation' will play the role of Jack Hastings in 'Irresistible'. He is the retired Marine colonel who Gary convinces to run for Mayor of a small town in Wisconsin.
Other cast members include Mackenzie Davis as Diana Hastings, Topher Grace as Kurt Farlander, Natasha Lyonne as Janet De Tessant, Will Sasso as Nick Farlander
C.J. Wilson as Lowell, Brent Sexton as Mayor Braun, Alan Aisenberg as Evan, Debra Messing as Babs Garnett, Christian Adam as Michael Garnett and
Will McLaughlin as Captain Ortiz.
Director:
Jon Stewart the writer, director, comedian, and former host of 'The Daily Show' has directed 'Irresistible'. His show received a collective 56 Emmy Award nominations and won 20 times.
Trailer:
The trailer introduces how Gary Zimmer pitches an idea to the Democrats and convinces them that they need a more rural friendly message by playing the video of Jack Hastings, who is a retired Marine Colonel. In the video, Hastings is standing up for the rights of unregistered people who work for him. The trailer also has a disturbing creepy scene of Byrne as Faith Brewster licking Carrell's face.
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