Folk Hero & Funny Guy — Trailer

added: Mon, Mar 27th '17

"Girls" actor Alex Karpovsky and Wyatt Russell, from Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some," make a quirky onscreen pair in the newly-released trailer for the road comedy "Folk Hero & Funny Guy."

The film, which marks the directorial and writing debut of actor Jeff Grace, follows a struggling stand-up comedian (played by Karpovsky), who heads out on a cross-country tour with his folk-rock star best friend (Russell). Along the way, they become friends with a young alluring folk singer (played by Meredith Hagner, from HBO's "Veep" and TBS' "Search Party") who's trying to break into the business.

Boasting a strong supporting cast that includes David Cross, Michael Ian Black, Melanie Lynskey, Hannah Simone, and Heather Morris, "Folk Hero & Funny Guy" will be released in theaters and on VOD/iTunes on May 12th.

synopsis:
Struggling stand-up comedian Paul hits the road to open for his successful rocker buddy Jason in this music-infused spin on the road-trip comedy. Bonds are tested when songbird, Bryn, joins the tour and Jason's ulterior motive is revealed.

directed by Jeff Grace

starring Alex Karpovsky, Wyatt Russell, Meredith Hagner, David Cross, Michael Ian Black, Melanie Lynskey, Hannah Simone, Heather Morris

release date May 12, 2017 (in theaters and on VOD/iTunes)