What day and time will 'Paint' release? And everything else you need to know about Owen Wilson's comedy film
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Bob Ross, a legendary painter and television personality from the 70s, 80s, the 90s, is one of the most loved and respected personalities of all time. With a voice that could even calm down an apocalypse, Bob became a pop-culture phenomenon. His personality and positive attitude made everybody fall in love with his art and his presence so much so, that even in today's age of infinite shows and streaming services, people sought recluse in Bob's PBS show, 'The Joy of Painting' during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Netflix previously made a documentary of the revered painter titled, 'Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed'. So with the upcoming Owen Wilson starrer comedy, 'Paint', director Brit McAdams and the execs at IFC Films took a different approach, telling a completely fictional story using Bob's look and feel to evoke the feeling of warmth and nostalgia amongst the audience. So know everything that has been revealed about 'Paint' from us so you don't miss a single thing.
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A picture worth a thousand words 🖼️ Owen Wilson stars in #Paint — only in theaters April 7th! Check out the poster and look for the new trailer coming TOMORROW!https://t.co/rAFD15QRZ9 pic.twitter.com/Vu7uKlG7it
— IFC Films (@IFCFilms) March 6, 2023
When does 'Paint' release?
After an original release date of April 28, 2023, 'Paint' will now be released sooner than before on April 7, 2023, in theatres.
How can I watch 'Paint'?
The Owen Wilson starrer 'Paint' can be enjoyed in theatres when it releases in April 2023. However, the film will hit our private screens on AMC+ at a later date.
Who's acting in 'Paint'?
The cast list of 'Paint' features some of the biggest comedic actors in the industry. In the lead, we have Owen Wilson playing Carl Nargle, the reel-life counterpart of Bob Ross, Michaela Watkins as Katherine, and Ciara Renée as Ambrosia Long. Rounding off the list are Lusia Strus, Lucy Freyer, Evander Duck Jr, Denny Dillon, Will Blagrove, and Ryan Czerwonko.
What is the plot of 'Paint'?
The official synopsis for 'Paint' says, "The film centers on Carl Nargle, who has hosted Vermont's number-one painting show for nearly three decades. While Carl's signature whisper has long kept viewers from Pittsfield to St. Albans breathlessly hanging on his every stroke, the station eventually hires a younger, better painter who steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves."
What is the buzz around 'Paint'?
The script for 'Paint' was well received on the 2010 Black List survey when it became the most-liked unreleased screenplay, standing alongside 'Argo', 'Jackie', 'The Butler', etc. While you wait for the comedy movie to hit theaters, here's a trailer you can enjoy.