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| Directed by | James Ponsoldt |
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| Cinematography | Jonathan Sela |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sponsor is an upcoming American psychological thriller film directed and co-written by James Ponsoldt.
Following a drunk driving arrest, a man finds a sponsor for his recovery program.
It was announced in May 2025 that Jason Segel was set to star in the film, which he would co-write the screenplay with the film's director James Ponsoldt. [1] In October, the film was acquired by Apple TV. [2] In December, John C. Reilly and Amy Madigan were added to the cast, [3] [4] with Justine Lupe joining in January 2026. [5]
Production began on January 20, 2026, in Los Angeles. [6] Filming took place in Half Moon Bay from February 17 to February 19, 2026, using the working title Drumettes. [7] Jonathan Sela served as the cinematographer. [8]