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Medico Directs 'Bender' Amid Star-Studded Cast
26 Jun
Summary
- Michael Medico is the new director for the 'Bender' comedy.
- Geraldine Hughes joins the cast, with production underway in Belfast.
- The film is described as 'Superbad' meets 'Derry Girls'.
Michael Medico has been appointed as the new director for the coming-of-age comedy "Bender." He steps in for Adam Bernstein, who has departed the project.
Production for "Bender" is currently underway in Belfast. The film's cast has expanded with the addition of Irish actress Geraldine Hughes. Medico is known for his television work on series like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Good Trouble."
The comedy is set against the backdrop of Dublin in the late 1970s, coinciding with a papal visit. It draws inspiration from Adrian Cunningham's experiences and is penned by Cunningham and Ciaran Bartlett.
"Bender" is being produced by Stephen McCormack, Craig Verdon, and Lesley-Ann Brandt, with Bill Burr also serving as an executive producer. Medico recently directed his first feature film and has other projects lined up.
