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‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Cast Spotlights Wain-Marino Comedy at Sundance

The IndieWire Studio appearance presented by Dropbox emphasized its Wain–Marino authorship.

Overview

  • Director David Wain and the ensemble shared a lighthearted, laughter-filled conversation at the IndieWire Studio during the Sundance Film Festival.
  • Wain said he and Ken Marino originated the concept, with Marino co-writing the film.
  • Zoey Deutch leads as a Kansas bride-to-be who travels to Los Angeles to pursue Jon Hamm after her fiancé uses a “celebrity sex pass.”
  • John Slattery appears as himself, with castmates praising his comedic turn and recalling a playful stunt rehearsal from set.
  • Dropbox, which presented the IndieWire Studio, noted that 68% of 2026 Sundance premieres used its tools during production.