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42.6 Years

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42.6 Years
Directed byMichael Schwartz
Screenplay bySeth Reiss
Story by
Produced by
Starring
Production
company
Party Over Here
Distributed byFocus Features
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

42.6 Years is an upcoming American science fiction romantic comedy film directed by Michael Schwartz with a script by Seth Reiss.[1] The film is set to star Andy Samberg and Annette Bening.

Premise

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After being cryogenically frozen for 42.6 years, a young man attempts to reconnect with his girlfriend who has lived a full life without him.[2]

Cast

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Production

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Seth Reiss's script for 42.6 Years, landed on the 2022 Black List for best unproduced screenplays.[2] It was based on an original idea by Andy Samberg, who later developed the story with Reiss.[3] In February 2023, it was announced that Craig Gillespie would direct the film, with Samberg starring opposite Jean Smart; Amazon MGM Studios would distribute.[3]

Three years later, in March 2026, it was announced that Michael Schwartz would be taking over the role of director, with Gillespie remaining on as producer, whilst Annette Bening would replace Smart; Focus Features would distribute.[4]

Production began in Jersey City and New York City in May 2026.[5][6] Stand in casting calls revealed that Alia Shawkat would be joining the film in an undisclosed role.[7] Florence Pugh was revealed to have joined the cast in June 2026.[8]

References

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  1. Marc, Christopher (2026-03-31). "'42.6 Years': Annette Bening & Andy Samberg Star In Cyrogenic Rom-Com, Director Michael Schwartz Replaces Craig Gillespie". The Playlist. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  2. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (2022-12-12). "The Black List 2022: Catherine Schetina's 'Pure' Tops List Of Year's Most-Liked Hollywood Screenplays". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  3. 1 2 Kit, Borys (2023-02-07). "Andy Samberg, Jean Smart Team for Amazon Studios Comedy '42.6 Years' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  4. Grobar, Matt (2026-03-30). "'42.6 Years': Andy Samberg Movie Lands At Focus Features; Annette Bening Joins". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  5. "Andy Samberg and Jean Smart Lead Amazon Comedy Series '42.6 Years,' Filming in Jersey City and New York This Spring". Production List. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  6. "42.6 (Focus Features)". Casting Networks. Archived from the original on May 31, 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  7. "Casting Calls - Stand In for Alia Shawkat - 5'4 to 5'6 - Monday 5/11". Casting Networks. Archived from the original on May 31, 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  8. Florence Pugh spotted with Brooklyn Nine-Nine star on set, teasing unconfirmed role in new movie
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