This sounds like an intriguing, clever project, with some fantastic names already attached.
Breaking Bad‘s Saul Goodman himself, Bob Odenkirk, has penned what sounds like a hilarious, touching film titled Girlfriend’s Day:
In a city where greeting card writers are celebrated like stars, romance writer Ray (Odenkirk) used to be the king. In trying to recapture the feelings that once made him the greatest, he gets entangled in a web of murder and deceit as writers vie to create the perfect card for a new holiday: Girlfriend’s Day.
It sounds ridiculously original, and it gets even better. Michael Paul Stephenson, director of fan (and Geekscape) favourites Best Worst Movie and The American Scream will helm the feature. This marks Stephenson’s narrative cinema debut, and after the wonderful work he’s done with his documentary projects, we couldn’t be more excited. Neither could anyone attached to the project by the sounds of it; Odenkirk states:
“Girlfriend’s Day is an offbeat comedy, but the characters are full of heart, searching for love and connection. Michael’s documentaries feature the same kind of likable offbeat characters, and I can’t wait to make this film”
Stephenson sounds equally delighted, and had this to say about the announcement:
“After reading Girlfriend’s Day, it felt like a discovery. Long before Girlfriend’s Day even came into the picture, I had Bob’s name down on a list of actors I’d hope to work with one day. I’ve been a fan of Bob’s for a long time, and feel that his dramatic sensibilities as an actor have been largely untapped. Girlfriend’s Day is rooted in themes that I believe in, and I’m honored to collaborate with Bob in telling a story that’s close to his heart.”
We can’t wait. Girlfriend’s Day is set to shoot this fall. We’ll update you as we learn more!
Bob Odenkirk
Michael Paul Stephenson