Magnolia Says Yes to ‘Best Man Down’

Justin Long and Jess Weixler in Best Man Down
Justin Long and Jess Weixler in Best Man Down

The comedy movie Best Man Down has found a home with Magnolia Pictures. Written and directed by feature film newcomer Ted Koland, Best Man Down stars Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin and Frances O’Connor. And according to the official announcement, Magnolia will be aiming for a summer release.

“We are pleased to be handling Best Man Down, a charming film that features excellent performances from a completely winning cast,” stated Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles.

The Plot: When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Labine), unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, bride and groom Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But when they arrive, they realize that there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye.