The Friend (film)

The Friend is an upcoming drama film, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, from a screenplay by Brad Ingelsby. It stars Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson and Jason Segel.

Premise
Nicole and Matthew Teague, faced with Nicole’s impending death, see their best friend move in to help them out.

Cast

 * Casey Affleck as Matthew Teague
 * Dakota Johnson as Nicole Teague
 * Jason Segel as Dane
 * Jake Owen as Aaron
 * Gwendoline Christie as Teresa
 * Cherry Jones as Faith Pruett
 * Denée Benton as Charlotte
 * Isabella Rice as Molly
 * Violet McGraw as Evie
 * Marielle Scott as Kat
 * Ahna O'Reilly as Gale
 * Azita Ghanizada as Elizabeth

Production
In January 2019, it was announced Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson, Jason Segel and Jake Owen had been cast in the film, with Gabriela Cowperthwaite directing from a screenplay by Brad Ingelsby, based upon an Esquire article. Gwendoline Christie and Cherry Jones were among additional casting announced in February.

Filming began on February 19, 2019 in Fairhope, Alabama.