The much-anticipated trailer for “The Fabulous Four,” featuring Bette Midler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Megan Mullally, and Susan Sarandon, has finally been released. This comedy promises a delightful mix of humor, friendship, and unexpected twists.
The film centers around four lifelong friends who reunite for what they believe is a relaxing vacation in Key West. However, they soon discover that the trip is actually a surprise wedding for their recently widowed friend, played by Midler. The trailer showcases the friends engaging in various antics, from filming TikToks to parasailing and indulging in champagne and weed. Mullally’s character, Alice, humorously warns, “Emotionally prepare yourself, Marilyn is on TikTok,” to which Ralph’s Kitty responds with a concerned, “No!”
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, known for “The Dressmaker,” the movie is based on a script by Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milley. “The Fabulous Four” is set to hit theaters on July 26, distributed by Bleecker Street.
The film’s logline describes it as an uproarious comedy about a group of lifelong friends who travel to Key West to be bridesmaids in the surprise wedding of their best college friend, Marilyn. Throughout the trip, old bonds are rekindled, past issues resurface, and the friends experience enough drama, humor, and romance to change their lives in unexpected ways.
The trailer reveals that Marilyn is remarrying just two months after her husband’s death. Sarandon’s character, Lou, emerges from her cat-lady persona, while Ralph’s Kitty questions Lou about a kegel ball given to her by Marilyn. The friends prepare for Marilyn’s wedding, facing various challenges, including Marilyn being dethroned on TikTok by Lou.
Produced by Southpaw Entertainment and Hantz Motion Pictures, the film also stars Bruce Greenwood and Timothy V. Murphy. Last October, Ralph, Greenwood, and Murphy joined the cast, with Ralph replacing Sissy Spacek due to scheduling conflicts.
Jocelyn Moorhouse, who directed “The Dressmaker,” helms the film, working from a screenplay she co-wrote with Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milly. Richard Barton Lewis of Southpaw Entertainment and Lauren Hantz of Hantz Motion Pictures serve as producers.
The trailer debuted during the Tony Awards, highlighting the film’s star-studded cast, including Tony winner Midler and Tony Award-nominated actress Ralph. The film promises a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, as the friends navigate their decades-long relationships and personal baggage.
In the trailer, we see the friends’ distinct personalities shine through. Alice is the group’s stoner, frequently making jokes about weed, while Kitty is more focused on sensual pleasures, asking if a kegel ball vibrates. Lou, the most reserved of the group, is teased for FaceTiming her cats. Marilyn, who loves attention, surprises the group with her quick remarriage, just two months after her husband’s death. This revelation leads to humorous and heartfelt moments, as the friends navigate their feelings and support each other.
The film also explores the tension between Lou and Marilyn, stemming from a past romantic rivalry. At a bachelorette party, a young woman asks why Lou was mad at Marilyn, suggesting it was because Marilyn stole her man. Kitty confirms this, adding humor to the situation. Marilyn, unbothered, quips, “I couldn’t make a bed, but I could break a bed.”
Later in the trailer, Lou goes viral on TikTok after using a kegel ball to fend off a burglar, much to Marilyn’s dismay. This leads to a humorous confrontation, with Marilyn accusing Lou of stealing her TikTok fame. The friends’ antics continue, with Alice suggesting they need some champagne to ease the tension.
“The Fabulous Four” promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming film about friendship, love, and the unexpected twists life can bring. The film is set to release in theaters on July 26, and the trailer has already generated excitement among fans.
With a star-studded cast and a talented director, “The Fabulous Four” is poised to be a hit. The film’s blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and unexpected twists make it a must-watch for fans of comedy and friendship stories. Be sure to catch “The Fabulous Four” in theaters this summer.
