Theaters everywhere August 12
MACK & RITA Official Trailer - Starring Diane Keaton - In Theaters Everywhere August 12th
Big, 13 Going on 30, and Freaky Friday vibes radiate from Mack & Rita. During a bachelorette trip for a friend, 30-year-old struggling writer Mack (Elizabeth Lail) steps into a wonky tanning bed and emerges as a 70-year-old version of herself who goes by Rita (Diane Keaton). The question appears to be, will Rita make a love connection with Mack’s charming dog-sitter Jack (Dustin Milligan) before Mack can? The cast is aces, from the effervescent and ageless Keaton to You breakout Lail, as well as seasoned veterans Loretta Devine, Wendie Malick, Lois Smith, and Amy Hill, plus talented rising star Taylour Paige (Hit the Floor, Zola).
Directing Mack & Rita is Katie Aselton, best known as an actress whose credits include The League, Legion, and The Morning Show, on which she co-stars with her real-life husband, actor-filmmaker Mark Duplass. She previously helmed (and starred in) The Freebie and Black Rock. There’s nothing wrong with a light romantic comedy, especially in this current environment. And we’re thrilled to see one getting a theatrical release. Here’s hoping that Aselton can pull off the elusive perfect souffle. And she’s got Keaton in her corner not just as leading lady, but as a producer. [Ian Spelling]