Strays (2023 film)

Strays is an upcoming American comedy film directed and co-produced by Josh Greenbaum and written by Dan Perrault. The film stars Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Josh Gad, Harvey Guillén, Rob Riggle, Brett Gelman, Jamie Demetriou, and Sofia Vergara.

For 2023 British horror thriller film, see The Strays (film).

Strays
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJosh Greenbaum
Written byDan Perrault
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyTim Orr
Music byDara Taylor
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • August 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)
Running time
93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Strays is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 18, 2023, by Universal Pictures.

Premise

When a Border Terrier named Reggie (Will Ferrell) is abandoned on the streets by his selfish and ruthless owner Doug (Will Forte), an animal-hating drug addict who never wanted him, he teams up with other strays including a Boston Terrier named Bug (Jamie Foxx), an Australian Shepherd named Maggie (Isla Fisher), and a therapy Great Dane named Hunter (Randall Park) to get revenge on Doug.

Cast

Production

In August 2019, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller signed a first-look deal with Universal Pictures.[6] In May 2021, Universal acquired the rights to Strays, an adult comedy about dogs written by Dan Perrault, with Lord and Miller attached to produce alongside Erik Feig and Louis Leterrier. The film is a co-production between Picturestart and Rabbit Hole Productions.[7] Filming began in September 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.[8][9][10] Production concluded by December 2021.[2]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 18, 2023.[11] It was originally set for June 9, but was delayed by a couple of months.[12]

References
  1. "Strays". Irish Film Classification Office. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  2. Kit, Borys (December 7, 2021). "Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte Starring in Universal Comedy Strays (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. Kit, Borys (March 15, 2022). "Isla Fisher Joins Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx in Strays (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  4. Kit, Borys (March 4, 2022). "Randall Park Joins Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx in Universal Comedy Strays (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  5. O'Rourke, Ryan (February 8, 2023). "First 'Strays' Trailer: Will Ferrell Is an Abandoned Pup Ready to Bite Back". Collider. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  6. Galuppo, Mia (August 2, 2019). "Phil Lord, Chris Miller Set First-Look Deal With Universal". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  7. Donnelly, Matt (May 27, 2021). "Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Picturestart Set Live-Action Comedy Strays at Universal (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  8. "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Strays". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  9. Seiler, Zoe (September 21, 2021). "Production for feature film will take place in Kirkwood Sept. 20-25". Decaturish. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  10. Ho, Rodney (September 15, 2021). "What's filming in Georgia in September?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  11. Mendelson, Scott (May 8, 2023). "Universal Moves 'Strays' to August as 'Please Don't Destroy' Comedy Pivots to Peacock". TheWrap. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  12. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 15, 2022). "Strays: Universal Dates Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx & Will Forte Comedy For Summer 2023". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
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