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Apple Original Films Acquires Jason Segel Thriller 'Sponsor' With James Ponsoldt Directing

The deal deepens Apple’s ties to the Shrinking duo, with the film still early in development without a release date.

Overview

  • Apple Studios will produce the psychological thriller after securing global rights to Sponsor.
  • Jason Segel will star as Peter, while James Ponsoldt directs and co-writes; both are executive producers.
  • Apple’s synopsis describes a crash that forces Peter to choose a recovery program, where he seeks guidance from a sponsor named Jerry.
  • Platinum Dunes is producing, with Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Alex Ginno joining Segel and Ponsoldt on the producing team.
  • The film is set to shoot in California, UTA is reported to have brokered the acquisition, and no release timeline has been announced.