Joy Ride is a 2023 American comedy film directed by Adele Lim, in her feature directorial debut, and written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, from a story by Lim, Chevapravatdumrong and Hsiao. The film stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu.
The film was announced in 2018 following the announcement of the deal between Point Grey Pictures and Lionsgate, with Lim being confirmed as director in 2021. The cast was announced between August and October of the same year, and filming took place in British Columbia throughout the latter month.
Joy Ride had its world premiere at SXSW on March 17, 2023, and is set to be released in the United States on July 7, 2023, by Lionsgate Films.
Premise[]
Audrey, Lolo, Kat, and Deadeye are four Asian-American women who travel through Asia in search of Audrey's birth mother.[1]
Cast[]
- Ashley Park as Audrey[2]
- Sherry Cola as Lolo[2]
- Stephanie Hsu as Kat[2]
- Sabrina Wu as Deadeye[2]
- Ronny Chieng[3]
- Lori Tan Chinn[4]
- David Denman[4] as Audrey's adoptive father
- Annie Mumolo[4] as Audrey's adoptive mother
- Desmond Chiam as Clarence[3]
- Alexander Hodge as Todd[3]
- Chris Pang[3]
Production[]
On August 9, 2018, it was announced that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were in negotiations to partner with Lionsgate through their production company Point Grey Pictures in a first-look deal to develop film and television projects.[5] On July 9, 2021, it was announced that screenwriter Adele Lim would make her feature directorial debut on an untitled R-rated comedy film from that deal, with Ashley Park joining the cast. The film was written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, based on a story they developed with Lim. Chevapravatdumrong, Hsiao, and Lim also produce alongside Rogen, Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen. In a statement, Lim said, "This journey began with me, Cherry, and Teresa wanting to tell a story with characters who look like us, about women who are messy and thirsty, but have so much heart. Point Grey and Lionsgate have been incredible allies and partners from day one, and I am thrilled to be making my directing debut with them on a story that's so special to me."[1]
In August 2021, Sherry Cola and Stephanie Hsu were added to the cast.[6][7] In September, it was reported that Sabrina Wu would star as the fourth and final lead in the film.[8] Filming began by October, with Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge, and Chris Pang joining the cast.[9] On October 7, a lewd playground serving as a set for the film was spotted in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.[10] In February 2023, the film's title was revealed to be Joy Ride.[11][12]
Release[]
Joy Ride premiered at SXSW on March 17, 2023.[13] It is scheduled to be theatrically released on July 7, 2023, by Lionsgate Films.[4] It was originally scheduled to be released on June 23.[14]
Reception[]
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10.[15] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[16]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Adele Lim Directing Ashley Park in Untitled R-Rated Comedy for Lionsgate, Point Grey (Exclusive) (July 9, 2021).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Grobar, Matt (2021-10-05). Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge & Chris Pang Board Adele Lim Comedy From Lionsgate & Point Grey (en-US). Penske Media Corporation.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Zilko, Christian (2023-03-17). Joy Ride Trailer: Stephanie Hsu Takes a Raunchy Trip to Asia in Adele Lim's Directorial Debut.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (August 9, 2019). Lionsgate in Talks With Seth Rogen's Point Grey for First-Look Deal (Exclusive).
- ↑ Lang, Brent (August 9, 2021). Good Trouble Star Sherry Cola Joins Adele Lim's R-Rated Comedy.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (August 20, 2021). The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Stephanie Hsu Boards Lionsgate Comedy From Director Adele Lim.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 17, 2021). Stand-Up Comedian Sabrina Wu Joins Adele Lim Comedy Movie From Lionsgate & Point Grey.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 5, 2021). Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge & Chris Pang Board Adele Lim Comedy From Lionsgate & Point Grey.
- ↑ Gittins, Susan (October 7, 2021). Asian Comedy JFC Leans Into Raunchy Side With R-Rated Children's Playground Makeover.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (February 6, 2023). Lionsgate's Adele Lim Comedy Gets Title, First-Look Photo. Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Vlessing, Etan (2023-03-17). Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu Take a Raunchy Road Trip in 'Joy Ride' Trailer (en-US).
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2023-02-07). Adele Lim Lionsgate Movie 'Joy Ride' Heads To SXSW For World Premiere.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 6, 2022). Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates. Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Joy Ride (2023).
- ↑ Joy Ride Reviews.
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