The Easy Kind
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| Directed by | Katy Chevigny |
| Written by | Katy Chevigny |
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| Cinematography | Emily Topper |
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| Distributed by | Persimmon |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Easy Kind is an 2024 American drama film written, directed, and produced by Katy Chevigny. It stars Elizabeth Cook, Melissa Jackson, Zebedee Row, Donal Brophy, Catherine Curtin, Susie Essman, David Letterman, Karen Allen and Charles Esten.
It had its world premiere at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024, and is scheduled to be released on June 3, 2026, by Persimmon.
Premise
EC, a singer-songwriter, navigates the personal and professional complexities of midlife.
Cast
- Elizabeth Cook as EC
- Melissa Jackson as Ricky
- Zebedee Row as Clay
- Donal Brophy as Charlie
- Catherine Curtin as Meg
- Susie Essman as Janice
- David Letterman as Dave
- Karen Allen as Kathy
- Charles Esten as Tye
Production
Principal photography took place in Georgia, Nashville, and New York.[1] It received support from the Catapult Film Fund.[2]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024.[3] It also screened at the RiverRun International Film Festival,[4] and the Woods Hole Film Festival.[5] In April 2026, Persimmon acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a June 3, 2026, release, prior to video on demand in August.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Bad on Paper Enters Post after Nashville Shoot". Mystic Entertainment. July 7, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "The Easy Kind". Catapult Film Fund. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (August 29, 2024). "Telluride Film Festival Lineup Includes 'Saturday Night', 'The Piano Lesson', 'Conclave' & 'Nickel Boys' World Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "The Easy Kind". RiverRun International Film Festival. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "The Easy Kind". Woods Hole Film Festival. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ French, Kennedy (April 28, 2026). "'The Easy Kind' Lands Persimmon Deal and Sets Oscar-Qualifying Run Ahead of Release". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (May 8, 2026). "'The Easy Kind' Trailer: Country Legend Elizabeth Cook (Lightly) Fictionalizes Herself". IndieWire. Retrieved May 15, 2026.