Overview
- Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool co-produced the film, which features Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Fred Armisen, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey and Bobby Lee.
- The story follows a garage trio convinced they’re opening for Green Day as they drive from Kansas to California for a New Year’s Eve show, only to learn the opportunity was a prank.
- Billie Joe Armstrong has described the movie as rooted in the group’s early adventures and set on New Year’s Eve with a mix of humor and heart.
- The world premiere is scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Toronto International Film Festival, with tickets for that screening reported sold out.
- Rolling Stone reports Green Day teased that “Toronto is just the beginning,” while Billboard notes the band remains on a world tour with a Lima, Peru date on Aug. 27.