Balls Up
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| Directed by | Peter Farrelly |
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| Cinematography | John Brawley |
| Edited by | Sam Seig |
| Music by | Dave Palmer |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios (via Prime Video) |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Balls Up is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser, Molly Shannon, Benjamin Bratt, Daniela Melchior, Eric André, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Premise
After causing an international incident at the World Cup Final, rival co-workers must find a way out of Brazil alive.
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg as Brad Lewison
- Paul Walter Hauser as Elijah
- Molly Shannon as Burgess
- Benjamin Bratt as Señor Santos
- Daniela Melchior as Isabella Costa
- Eric André as Eco Warrior Aaron
- Sacha Baron Cohen as Pavio Curto
- Eva De Dominici
- Chelsey Crisp as Eco Warrior Julie
- Karan Soni
Production
In June 2024, it was announced that Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser were cast in the film, with Peter Farrelly directing from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.[2] In July 2024, Molly Shannon, Eva De Dominici, and Benjamin Bratt joined the film.[3][4][5] In August, Daniela Melchior and Eric André joined the cast.[6] In September, Chelsey Crisp joined the cast.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in mid-July 2024 at Village Roadshow Studios in Queensland.[8] Some filming took place in places around Brisbane, Queensland, particularly in front of the Town Hall.
Release
The film is scheduled to be released worldwide on Prime Video on April 15, 2026.[9]
References
- ^ "Balls Up". Amazon MGM Studios. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (June 20, 2024). "Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Peter Farrelly's 'Balls Up' For Amazon MGM". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 2, 2024). "Molly Shannon Joins Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser In Amazon MGM Comedy 'Balls Up'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (July 9, 2024). "Eva De Dominici Joins Mark Wahlberg in Peter Farrelly's 'Ball's Up' Action Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 18, 2024). "Benjamin Bratt Latest To Join Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser In Amazon MGM's 'Balls Up'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 5, 2024). "Daniela Melchior Lands Female Lead In Peter Farrelly's Next Movie 'Balls Up' At Amazon MGM Studios And Skydance; Eric André Also On Board". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 9, 2024). "Peter Farrelly's Amazon MGM Action Comedy 'Balls Up' Adds Chelsey Crisp To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Geisinger, Gabreilla (July 3, 2024). "'Balls Up' starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser to film in Queensland". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Greenawalt, Tyler (March 19, 2026). "How to watch 'Balls Up', premiering April 15 on Prime Video". Amazon News. Retrieved March 19, 2026.