A sensitive but almost fatally self-absorbed death drama that has much to say and little to feel, Dan Levy’s “Good Grief” is determined to convince you that life is better confronted than run from; in the plainspoken words of a character who brings the message home in the movie’s final minutes, “to avoid sadness is also to avoid love.” The moral is true, but the delivery feels unconvincing at the end of this movie, a story of private loss and shared friendship that reflects its protagonist’s struggle to integrate the two.
But if Levy’s Netflix film proves to be a strangely precocious debut for a 40-year-old success who already has a hit TV show to his name (Levy co-created “Schitt’s Creek” and steered the sitcom throughout its run), its broad and unrelentingly fabulous characters still manage — if only by accident — to convey something about grief that...
But if Levy’s Netflix film proves to be a strangely precocious debut for a 40-year-old success who already has a hit TV show to his name (Levy co-created “Schitt’s Creek” and steered the sitcom throughout its run), its broad and unrelentingly fabulous characters still manage — if only by accident — to convey something about grief that...
- 1/5/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Schitt’s Creek co-creator, Dan Levy, brings us an authentic tale of complicated love, gut-wrenching loss and anguished healing in his directorial debut, Good Grief – currently streaming on Netflix. Serving as writer, director, producer and lead actor in the comedy-drama, Good Grief serves as a reminder of the well-rounded talents of Levy himself, above all else. Yet, the film arguably leaves viewers wanting more – and not in the way Levy may have intended.
Good Grief sees Dan Levy play the role of Marc Dreyfus; a married painter turned children’s book illustrator struggling to deal with the losses of his husband and mother. The film follows Marc’s grief alongside his ragtag best friends, Thomas (Himesh Patel) and Sophie (Ruth Negga), each with their own problems in love. While Marc combats the sheer emptiness that comes with the tragic death of your other half, Thomas ponders why he is unable to...
Good Grief sees Dan Levy play the role of Marc Dreyfus; a married painter turned children’s book illustrator struggling to deal with the losses of his husband and mother. The film follows Marc’s grief alongside his ragtag best friends, Thomas (Himesh Patel) and Sophie (Ruth Negga), each with their own problems in love. While Marc combats the sheer emptiness that comes with the tragic death of your other half, Thomas ponders why he is unable to...
- 1/5/2024
- by Seb Jenkins
- Talking Films
Dan Levy, helped along by friends, confronts personal loss and grief he’d been trying to evade in the trailer for Netflix’s Good Grief, which the Schitt’s Creek co-creator wrote, directs and stars in.
Levy plays Marc Dreyfus, whose contented life in London after the loss of his mother with his larger-than-life husband, Oliver, played by Luke Evans, ends when Oliver unexpectedly dies. As Marc’s world shatters, he and his two best friends, played by Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel, go on a weekend of self-discovery in Paris to reveal hard truths they each needed to face.
“My husband officially died a year ago today. For such a meticulous person, he left behind one hell of a mess,” an anguished Marc announces at one point in the trailer.
Good Grief, as it tackles the themes of friendship and loss, and Marc’s attempts to move on from his husband’s death,...
Levy plays Marc Dreyfus, whose contented life in London after the loss of his mother with his larger-than-life husband, Oliver, played by Luke Evans, ends when Oliver unexpectedly dies. As Marc’s world shatters, he and his two best friends, played by Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel, go on a weekend of self-discovery in Paris to reveal hard truths they each needed to face.
“My husband officially died a year ago today. For such a meticulous person, he left behind one hell of a mess,” an anguished Marc announces at one point in the trailer.
Good Grief, as it tackles the themes of friendship and loss, and Marc’s attempts to move on from his husband’s death,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Schitt’s Creek” co-creator, producer and star Dan Levy has released the trailer for his upcoming Netflix comedy-drama film, “Good Grief.”
“Good Grief” is the first project spearheaded by Levy since the end of “Schitt’s Creek” in 2020, although the actor has made recent film and television appearances in Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” HBO’s “The Idol” and Netflix’s comedy drama series “Sex Education.” Notably, “Good Grief” will be Levy’s feature film debut as a director. It is also Levy’s first project under his Not A Real Production Company and Netflix.
The film follows Marc Dreyfus (Levy), who struggles to cope with the sudden death of his husband, Oliver (Luke Evans). Forced to face his grief, Dreyfus flies off to Paris with two of his closest friends, Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel).
As Marc grapples with the death of his husband, he also reckons with the death of his mother,...
“Good Grief” is the first project spearheaded by Levy since the end of “Schitt’s Creek” in 2020, although the actor has made recent film and television appearances in Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” HBO’s “The Idol” and Netflix’s comedy drama series “Sex Education.” Notably, “Good Grief” will be Levy’s feature film debut as a director. It is also Levy’s first project under his Not A Real Production Company and Netflix.
The film follows Marc Dreyfus (Levy), who struggles to cope with the sudden death of his husband, Oliver (Luke Evans). Forced to face his grief, Dreyfus flies off to Paris with two of his closest friends, Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel).
As Marc grapples with the death of his husband, he also reckons with the death of his mother,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
“Schitt’s Creek” co-creator Dan Levy is making his feature film directing debut with “Good Grief,” a bittersweet comedy set at Netflix.
The movie will star Levy, Ruth Negga (“Passing”), Himesh Patel (“Station Eleven”), Luke Evans (“Beauty and the Beast”), Celia Imrie (“Better Things”), Arnaud Valois (“Spring Blossom”), David Bradley (“Game of Thrones”) and Jamael Westman (West End’s “Hamilton”).
In addition to directing and starring in the film, Levy also wrote the screenplay. “Good Grief” centers on Marc Dreyfus, who chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self discovery.
“Good Grief is a cautionary tale about friendship and loss and all the mess that comes with it when the...
The movie will star Levy, Ruth Negga (“Passing”), Himesh Patel (“Station Eleven”), Luke Evans (“Beauty and the Beast”), Celia Imrie (“Better Things”), Arnaud Valois (“Spring Blossom”), David Bradley (“Game of Thrones”) and Jamael Westman (West End’s “Hamilton”).
In addition to directing and starring in the film, Levy also wrote the screenplay. “Good Grief” centers on Marc Dreyfus, who chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self discovery.
“Good Grief is a cautionary tale about friendship and loss and all the mess that comes with it when the...
- 10/17/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Schitt’s Creek star and co-creator Dan Levy is partnering with Netflix for Good Grief, marking his feature directorial debut. Cast announcements are making the rounds today with word that Oscar nominee Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, and Luke Evans will star alongside Celia Imrie, Arnaud Valois, and Jamael Westman.
In addition to his role behind the camera, Levy wrote the script. Good Grief is Levy’s first project for Netflix through his Not A Real Production Company banner.
Levy’s script for Good Grief revolves around Marc Dreyfus, a man looking to distract himself from losing his mom with a comfortable marriage. However, after Marc’s husband dies unexpectedly, it sends Marc into a spiral of grief he’s been trying to avoid. Alongside two of his closest friends, Marc escapes on a Parisian weekend of self-discovery and healing.
“Good Grief is a cautionary tale about friendship and loss and all...
In addition to his role behind the camera, Levy wrote the script. Good Grief is Levy’s first project for Netflix through his Not A Real Production Company banner.
Levy’s script for Good Grief revolves around Marc Dreyfus, a man looking to distract himself from losing his mom with a comfortable marriage. However, after Marc’s husband dies unexpectedly, it sends Marc into a spiral of grief he’s been trying to avoid. Alongside two of his closest friends, Marc escapes on a Parisian weekend of self-discovery and healing.
“Good Grief is a cautionary tale about friendship and loss and all...
- 10/17/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Schitt’s Creek” may be over, but the partnership between Dan Levy and Netflix is just getting started. Levy is set to make his directorial debut on “Good Grief,” a new original film produced by the streaming giant and Levy’s Not a Real Production Company. The movie, which Levy also wrote, tells the story of a gay man working through his grief over the death of his mother. While this will be Levy’s first feature film behind the camera, he’s certainly no stranger to the art form, as he won Emmys for both his writing and directing on “Schitt’s Creek.”
Per the official synopsis, Marc Dreyfus chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies, unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest...
Per the official synopsis, Marc Dreyfus chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies, unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest...
- 10/17/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Emmy winner cues up “cautionary tale about friendship and loss and all the mess that comes with it”.
Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek co-creator and showrunner Dan Levy will make his feature directing debut on Netflix’s Good Grief with an ensemble including Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, Luke Evans, and Celia Imrie.
Levy wrote the screenplay and will also star and produce through his Not A Real Production Company, marking the first project under his creative partnership with the streamer.
Good Grief follows Marc Dreyfus, who chose to distract himself from the loss of his mother with a comfortable marriage. However when his husband also dies unexpectedly,...
Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek co-creator and showrunner Dan Levy will make his feature directing debut on Netflix’s Good Grief with an ensemble including Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, Luke Evans, and Celia Imrie.
Levy wrote the screenplay and will also star and produce through his Not A Real Production Company, marking the first project under his creative partnership with the streamer.
Good Grief follows Marc Dreyfus, who chose to distract himself from the loss of his mother with a comfortable marriage. However when his husband also dies unexpectedly,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
“Schitt’s Creek” star Dan Levy is set to make his feature directorial debut for Netflix with a film called “Good Grief” and has set a cast to star alongside him that includes Ruth Negga, Luke Evans and Himesh Patel.
Also co-starring in the film are Celia Imrie, Arnaud Valois, David Bradley and Jamael Westman.
In “Good Grief,” Levy stars as Marc Dreyfus, who chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies, unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self discovery. Levy also wrote the script.
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Also co-starring in the film are Celia Imrie, Arnaud Valois, David Bradley and Jamael Westman.
In “Good Grief,” Levy stars as Marc Dreyfus, who chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies, unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self discovery. Levy also wrote the script.
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“’Good Grief’ is a cautionary tale about friendship and loss and all the mess that comes with it when the truth is something...
- 10/17/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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Dan Levy has set the cast for his feature directorial debut, Good Grief, tapping Oscar nominee Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, Luke Evans and Celia Imrie.
Arnaud Valois, David Bradley and Jamael Westman will also appear in the Netflix project that was written and directed by Levy, who will also star.
The logline for the film reads: “Marc Dreyfus chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies, unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self-discovery.”
Levy will produce with Megan Zehmer via their Not A Real Production Company banner, which has a deal with Netflix for film and television. Sister’s Stacey Snider, Kate Fenske and Debra Hayward will also produce.
Dan Levy has set the cast for his feature directorial debut, Good Grief, tapping Oscar nominee Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, Luke Evans and Celia Imrie.
Arnaud Valois, David Bradley and Jamael Westman will also appear in the Netflix project that was written and directed by Levy, who will also star.
The logline for the film reads: “Marc Dreyfus chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies, unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self-discovery.”
Levy will produce with Megan Zehmer via their Not A Real Production Company banner, which has a deal with Netflix for film and television. Sister’s Stacey Snider, Kate Fenske and Debra Hayward will also produce.
- 10/17/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Good Grief, the feature directorial debut from Schitt’s Creek multi-Emmy winner Dan Levy, has set its cast including Loving Oscar nominee Ruth Negga, Yesterday‘s Himesh Patel, Beauty and the Beast‘s Luke Evans as well as Celia Imrie, Arnaud Valois, David Bradley and Jamael Westman.
The pic follows Marc Dreyfus. He’s chosen to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self discovery.
Levy is directing off the script he wrote. The project marks his first under his Not A Real Production Company deal with Netflix.
Producers are Not A Real Production Company’s Dan Levy,...
The pic follows Marc Dreyfus. He’s chosen to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so hard to avoid, sending him and his two closest friends on a Parisian weekend of self discovery.
Levy is directing off the script he wrote. The project marks his first under his Not A Real Production Company deal with Netflix.
Producers are Not A Real Production Company’s Dan Levy,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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