The latest trailer has been released for Friendship. The upcoming Andrew DeYoung comedy follows the story of Craig Waterman (I Think You Should Leave‘s Tim Robinson) whose safety and serenity are threatened by Brian (Paul Rudd), his new neighbor who lives next door. Friendship‘s leading cast includes Kate Mara, Josh Segarra, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Meredith Garretson. In addition to directing, DeYoung wrote the script and executive produced alongside producers Johnny Holland, J.D. Lifsнιтz, and Raphael Margules.

Now, A24 has released the trailer for Friendship. The trailer begins with Craig walking up to drop off a package at his new neighbor’s house. The scene then cuts to a dinner between Craig and his wife, where his wife reveals that she said yes on Craig’s behalf to going over to Brian’s house for a drink. It initially seems amicable between Craig and Brian, but then Brian drops a bomb on Craig — he no longer wants to be friends with him anymore. From there, the trailer devolves into chaos as Craig tries to win back Brian. Check out the trailer below;

What This Trailer Means For Friendship

The Comedy Will Blend Tones

The Friendship trailer showcases how the movie will play with tone. The project is billed as a comedy, and some of the review excerpts even highlight the movie’s humorous aspects. At the same time, there is a more sinister tone at play as Craig loses his grip when Brad decides not to hang out with him anymore. The over-the-top intensity might create comedy, but it will be far from a conventional gag and joke-based romp. There even seems to be some mystery about Rudd’s role, which will likely be unraveled when the movie releases.

It is also worth mentioning that this film would also be Robinson’s first major feature role since he is primarily known for his stand-up. Even then, it seems that Rudd and Robinson’s dynamic works very well with each other in the trailer. Robinson has to start as this goofy but likable neighbor, welcoming Brian into his life. However, he gradually shows how his character’s mentality is being chipped away as Brian gets into his head. On the other hand, Rudd portrays a charming neighbor who pulls the rug out from under his new friend and shifts his atтιтude and line delivery in response.

Our Take On The Friendship Trailer

Friendship Looks Good For I Think You Should Leave Fans

The Friendship trailer makes this film seem perfect for Robinson after his I Think You Should Leave days. Tonally, the trailer feels a bit like an extended I Think You Should Leave sketch, mixing absurdity and sarcasm throughout. If Friendship can maintain this tone throughout the film’s duration, the feature film could be a big hit among Robinson’s existing fan base, adding a large audience demographic to the film’s reach.

Source: A24