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Joel McHale Joins Viral Director for New Short Film
23 Oct
Summary
- Joel McHale will star in a new short film by director Kevin Cate.
- Cate's previous sci-fi short, 'Open Door,' garnered 15 million views.
- The new project reteams Cate with the successful production team from past hits.
Actor Joel McHale has been cast in a new short film directed by Kevin Cate. Cate is renowned for his highly successful 2023 sci-fi short, "Open Door," which achieved 15 million views across platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok, and is slated for feature film adaptation.
McHale, known for his sharp wit on shows such as "The 1% Club" and "Animal Control," joins Cate's project. This new film will be produced under Cate's Clinging Vine Films banner.
The production aims to replicate the success of Cate's previous works. He recently directed the feature "Unbearable Christmas," starring Julia Stiles, and released another short, "Birthday Flight," which has already surpassed one million views since its September release. The core creative team responsible for these successful projects will also be involved in McHale's upcoming short.
