THE LOVEBIRDS (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick), Issa Rae (The Photograph), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Paul Sparks (Thoroughbreds), Betsy Borrego (Tall Girl), Kyle Bornheimer (Marriage Story), Kelly Murtagh (Love and She), Moses Storm (Unfriended)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Michael Showalter (The Big Sick), director; Aaron Abrams (Grade 3) and Brendan Gall (Dakota), writers, producers; Martin Gero (YPF), Tom Lassally (Edge of Tomorrow), Jordana Mollick (Hello, My Name Is Doris), Oliver Obst (The Invention of Lying) and Todd Schulman (The Dictator), producers; Michael Andrews (Bridesmaids), composer; Brian Burgoyne (Other People), cinematographer; Vince Filippone (The Purge: Anarchy) and Robert Nassau (Wanderlust), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Jibran (Nanjiani) and Leilani (Rae) are a couple who, whilst out on a date together, become embroiled in a murder mystery. As they set out to solve the murder and clear their names, they realise that they are experiencing a defining moment in their relationship…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Kumail Nanjiani reteams with The Big Sick director Michael Showalter for a fun-filled caper comedy, which sees the actor team up with the equally funny Issa Rae.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

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