David Krumholtz Comedy ‘Lousy Carter’ Acquired By Magnolia Pictures

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EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of its August world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, the comedy Lousy Carter led by Oppenheimer‘s David Krumholtz has been picked up for North American theatrical distribution in early 2024 by Magnolia Pictures.

Written and directed by Bob Byington (Frances Ferguson), the film follows a ne’er-do-well literature professor adrift on a soulless college campus who learns he only has six months to live. With the clock ticking, will he change his ways? Probably not.

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Next set to screen at the Orcas Island Film Festival in Washington, pic also stars Martin Starr (Party Down), Olivia Thirlby (Dumb Money), Jocelyn DeBoer (Greener Grass), Macon Blair (The Toxic Avenger), and Stephen Root (Barry). Byington and Chris McKenna produced, alongside executive producers Stuart Bohart and Tim League.

Said Magnolia Pictures co-CEOs Eamonn Bowles and Dori Begley, “Bob Byington and his marvelous cast have delivered a twisted comedy of the highest order. David Krumholtz’ titular performance is anything but lousy.”

Prior to Lousy Carter, Byington helmed the indie comedy Frances Ferguson, starring Kaley Wheless, Nick Offerman and Starr, which debuted at SXSW. Other titles from the filmmaker include Infinity Baby, starring Kieran Culkin, Root and Offerman; the Jason Schwartzman-led 7 Chinese Brothers; and the romantic comedy Somebody Up There Likes Me, with Offerman, Keith Poulson and Jess Weixler. The deal for his latest feature was negotiated by Magnolia SVP of Acquisitions John Von Thaden and UTA Independent Film Group.

“We are thrilled to be working with Magnolia,” Byington said, “and I’m excited for people to see LOUSY CARTER, and grateful to UTA Independent Film Group for their support.”

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