Sumerian Pictures has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to the dark comedy Chili Finger, which premiered at SXSW. The film stars Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman. It is the co‑directorial debut of Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad, with Helstad also credited as writer.
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Fans of Bryan Cranston and John Goodman may be interested because they appear in a newly distributed dark comedy.
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- Sumerian Pictures acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Chili Finger.
- Chili Finger premiered at SXSW.
- The film stars Bryan Cranston and John Goodman alongside Judy Greer and Sean Astin.
- The movie is the co‑directorial debut of Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad.
- Stephen Helstad wrote the film.
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