Can a friendship survive anything? Two friends are about to test the limits in “I’m Totally Fine.” The film may start with a central character’s journey through loss, but it quickly establishes itself as a quirky comedy. Actor and producer Kyle Newacheck spoke about the influences surrounding the project — namely, its connections to powerlessness during a raging pandemic. “We were making a movie that mirrored what we had all collectively been experiencing over 2020, without being literal,” he told Deadline.
Jillian Bell, who received critical praise for her performance in “Brittany Runs a Marathon,” stars as the grieving Vanessa. She’s joined by Natalie Morales as Jennifer — a character who keeps surprising her best friend. The “Parks and Recreation” actress recently voiced characters on both “Solar Opposites” and the “Rugrats” reboot. Comedic talent doesn’t stop with the film’s leads. The wildly entertaining “What We Do in the Shadows” is represented by Harvey Guillén. ‘Fine’ also features “Workaholics” actor Blake Anderson.
Brandon Dermer helms the project, with Alisha Ketry writing the screenplay. For Dermer, this marks another important career milestone after directing episodes of “Flatbush Misdemeanors.” His work prior to ‘Flatbush’ primarily focused on music videos.
The film’s official synopsis:
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Vanessa (Jillian Bell) embarks on a solo trip to clear her head after the death of her best friend Jennifer (Natalie Morales). But her self-care vacation plans change when she finds the recently departed Jennifer standing in her kitchen, claiming to be an extraterrestrial. Together they spend the next 48 hours partying and reminiscing on better days in this comedy that’s out of this world.
Friends reunite under deeply strange and bizarre circumstances in “I’m Totally Fine.” The film debuts in theaters, On Demand, and Digital on November 4. Watch the new trailer below.