Over Your Dead Body (2026 film)
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| Directed by | Jorma Taccone |
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| Based on | The Trip by Tommy Wirkola |
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| Cinematography | Matt Weston |
| Edited by | Jeremy Cohen |
| Music by | Matthew Compton |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Over Your Dead Body is a 2026 American action comedy thriller film directed by Jorma Taccone and written by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney. It is an English-language remake of the 2021 film The Trip. It stars Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Paul Guilfoyle, Keith Jardine, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis.
Premise
A couple tries to reconnect while on vacation, only to find out they have plans to kill each other.
Cast
- Jason Segel as Dan
- Samara Weaving as Lisa
- Paul Guilfoyle as Michael
- Keith Jardine as Todd
- André Eriksen as Hollywood Todd
- Timothy Olyphant as Pete
- Ilkka Villi as Hollywood Pete
- Juliette Lewis as Allegra
- Iina Kuustonen as Hollywood Allegra
- Andy Cohen as himself
Production
In April 2021, an English-version adaptation of The Trip was officially in development, with Tommy Wirkola directing.[2]
By November 2024, Wirkola was no longer directing the film, with Jorma Taccone serving as the director, and Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney writing the screenplay. Samara Weaving, Jason Segel, Timothy Olyphant, Juliette Lewis, Paul Guilfoyle, and Keith Jardine joined the cast. Principal photography began on November 19, 2024, in Tampere, Finland.[3][4]
In May 2025, the film was retitled to Over Your Dead Body with Independent Film Company and Amazon Prime Video acquiring U.S. and international distribution rights respectively.[5][6]
Release
Over Your Dead Body premiered at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 14, 2026, and is scheduled to release in the United States on April 24, 2026.[7][8]
References
- ^ https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/films/2241529
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - The Trip". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 19, 2024). "Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant & Juliette Lewis Leading Jorma Taccone's 'The Trip' For 87North & XYZ". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (November 19, 2024). "Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant and Juliette Lewis to Star in Jorma Taccone's Thriller 'The Trip'". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 15, 2025). "IFC Acquires Jorma Taccone Thriller 'Over Your Dead Body' Starring Jason Segel & Samara Weaving". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (May 16, 2025). "Prime Video acquires international rights from XYZ Films to thriller 'Over Your Dead Body'". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 14, 2026). "SXSW Sets World Premieres 'Ready Or Not 2', 'They Will Kill You', Apple Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' & Pics With Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas & The Kevin Bacon Family". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ^ "The Numbers - Theatrical Release Schedule Changes for the Week Ending February 1, 2026". The Numbers. Retrieved January 31, 2026.