Balls Up

Balls Up
Directed byPeter Farrelly
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn Brawley
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Balls Up is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser, Molly Shannon, Eva De Dominici, Benjamin Bratt, Daniela Melchior, Eric André and Chelsey Crisp.

Premise

Rival co-workers who, after causing an international incident at the World Cup Final, must find a way out of Brazil alive.

Cast

Production

In June 2024, it was announced that Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser were cast in the film, with Peter Farrelly directing from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.[1] In July 2024, Molly Shannon, Eva De Dominici, and Benjamin Bratt joined the film.[2][3][4] In August, Daniela Melchior and Eric André joined the cast.[5] In September, Chelsey Crisp joined the cast.[6]

Filming

Principal photography began in mid-July 2024 at Village Roadshow Studios in Queensland.[7]

References

  1. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (June 20, 2024). "Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Peter Farrelly's 'Balls Up' For Amazon MGM". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 2, 2024). "Molly Shannon Joins Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser In Amazon MGM Comedy 'Balls Up'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Vlessing, Etan (July 9, 2024). "Eva De Dominici Joins Mark Wahlberg in Peter Farrelly's 'Ball's Up' Action Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 18, 2024). "Benjamin Bratt Latest To Join Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser In Amazon MGM's 'Balls Up'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 5, 2024). "Daniela Melchior Lands Female Lead In Peter Farrelly's Next Movie 'Balls Up' At Amazon MGM Studios And Skydance; Eric André Also On Board". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 9, 2024). "Peter Farrelly's Amazon MGM Action Comedy 'Balls Up' Adds Chelsey Crisp To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Geisinger, Gabreilla (July 3, 2024). "'Balls Up' starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser to film in Queensland". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved July 25, 2024.