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Nate Bargatze Makes Feature Film Debut
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Nate Bargatze stars as a father managing three daughters alone.
- The film, titled 'The Breadwinner,' is set for a March 2026 release.
- Bargatze co-wrote the script with Dan Lagana.
Nate Bargatze is making his much-anticipated feature film debut with "The Breadwinner," set to premiere in theaters on March 13, 2026. Directed by Eric Appel, the comedy stars Bargatze as Nate Wilcox, a father tasked with caring for his three young daughters while his wife, Katie, pursues a business opportunity. The film explores the comedic challenges and realities of solo parenting.
Co-written by Bargatze and Dan Lagana, "The Breadwinner" aims to fill a niche for family-friendly live-action movies. Bargatze, known for his stand-up comedy and recent hosting of the Emmy Awards, expressed a desire to create a film that real people could watch with their entire families. This project marks a significant step in his career beyond stand-up.
"The Breadwinner" features a supporting cast including Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Kumail Nanjiani, Will Forte, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, and Kate Berlant. Sony's TriStar Pictures president, Nicole Brown, highlighted the film's appeal as a personal and authentic project for Bargatze, perfectly aligning with his comedic style and vision for family entertainment.
