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Director Peter Farrelly, known for the "Dumb and Dumber" franchise and "Green Book," is set to release his second comedy for Amazon Prime Video next month, "Balls Up." This follows "Ricky Stanicky," his first comedy in a decade, which debuted on the platform two years ago. The first trailer and key art for "Balls Up" have just been unveiled.
The film boasts a star-studded cast including Molly Shannon, Mark Wahlberg, Sacha Baron Cohen, Benjamin Bratt, Paul Walter Hauser, Eric André, and Daniela Melchior.
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The official synopsis reveals marketing executive Brad and product development lead Elijah are dispatched by their superiors to the Brazil World Cup. Their mission: to pitch a daring "full-coverage condom" sponsorship. However, a drunken mishap at the stadium ignites a global scandal. To salvage their careers and make it home alive, they must navigate a gauntlet of enraged fans, opportunistic criminals, and corrupt officials.
The screenplay was penned by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writing duo behind the "Deadpool" franchise. "Balls Up" is slated to premiere on April 15.