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Bobby Farrelly Discussed The Process To Finding The Perfect Disabled Actors For Champions | Exclusive

Kevin Iannucci as Johnathan, Kaitlin Olson as Alex, James Day Keith as Benny, and Woody Harrelson as Marcus in director Bobby Farrelly's CHAMPIONS, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Shauna Townley/Focus Features

Bobby Farrelly is the director of the new film, Champions. Starring Woody Herrelson and Kaitlin Olson

The Synopsis 

Woody Harrelson (“True Detective”) stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. 

Matt Cook as Sonny, Kaitlin Olson as Alex, Woody Harrelson as Marcus, and Cheech Marin as Julio in director Bobby Farrelly’s CHAMPIONS, a Focus Features release | Courtesy of Focus Features

Although the filmmaker Bobby Farrelly was born from parents in the medical field his passion was in entertainment. The Rhode Island native made films that have grossed over $1 billion at the box office. Today Farrelly along with his brother, Peter Farrekky are known as the Farrelly brothers that have been behind some of today’s favorite films. Including Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary and Me, Myself and Irene.  He is currently working on his next film, The Typo at Paramount and is slated for Christmas this year. 

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Actors James Day Keith, Tom Sinclair, Kevin Iannucci, Matthew von der Ahe, Ashton Gunning, Casey Metcalfe, Bradley Edens, Alex Hintz, Joshua Felder, and director Bobby Farrelly on the set of CHAMPIONS, a Focus Features release. Credit : Shauna Townley/Focus Features

I had the opportunity to speak to Bobby Farrelly via Zoom during the press day for Champions. He discussed the casting process and how he was determined to have disabled actors for the “Friends” basketball team.  Farrelly also spoke about the energy on set and more!

Focus Features will release CHAMPIONS in theaters March 10th, 2023

Source: LRMExclusive, Focus Features

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