From the celebrated team of and Evan Goldberg, the duo behind outrageous comedy hits including This is the End and Neighbors, Lionsgate new film’ Long Shot, a story that mixes romantic comedy with politics and even Boys II Men, hits theaters this Friday. Fred Flarsky ( ) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she’s a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for…well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish out of water on Charlotte’s elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.
We had a chance to chat with Director Jonathan Levine about the film and his creative choices. Check it out!
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