Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney star in the new film “Everything’s Going to Be Great.” The movie follows the Smart family as they navigate the ups and downs of life in regional theater. Cranston plays Buddy Smart, a lifelong actor who moves his family to New Jersey to run a theater company. Janney portrays his wife Macy, who tries to keep the family together while pursuing her own dreams.
The couple’s sons, Lester and Derrick, are vastly different from each other. The family’s journey is filled with humor, heart, and self-discovery as they learn to own their spotlight at any stage of life. Director Jon S.
Baird praised the script by Steven Rogers, calling it “beautiful.” Baird said, “This movie, at its core, is about the importance of family.
Family discovers their own spotlight
We were so lucky we found such a supportive group to help us achieve even a little bit of hope in the darkest of times.”
Cranston expressed his pride in the film, stating, “Audiences are going to recognize elements of these characters in their own life because it encompasses adventure, sorrow, joy, aspiration.”
The cast also includes Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Jack Champion, Simon Rex, and Chris Cooper.
“Everything’s Going to Be Great” is produced by Steven Rogers, Alex Lalonde, and Bryan Unkeless. The film will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 9 and be released in theaters by Lionsgate on June 20. It is one of many anticipated titles featured in the festival’s Spotlight section.
Cranston and Janney have been keeping busy with other projects as well. Cranston is set to appear in “Grendel” and has announced plans to possibly retire soon, while Janney has joined the “A Simple Favor” franchise. “Everything’s Going to Be Great” promises to be a heartwarming and relatable story about the struggles and triumphs of pursuing one’s dreams while holding a family together.
As the tagline says, the show must go on.
