#FIRSTLOOK: “WILL & HARPER” RELEASE SCHEDULE

Hot off it’s first runner-up placing at TIFF for People’s Choice Award – Documentary, WILL & HARPER is slated for a theatrical release. Here is the release pattern.

Participating Theatres:

Ontario

Toronto – Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP
Whitby – Landmark Cinemas 24 Whitby
Hamilton – Playhouse Cinema
Waterloo – Princess Twin Cinemas
Kingston – The Screening Room
Ottawa – Mayfair Theatre
Kanata – Landmark Cinemas Kanata

Quebec

Montreal – La Cinémathèque Québécoise

Alberta

Calgary – Landmark Cinemas 16 Country Hills Calgary
Edmonton – Metro Cinema

British Columbia

Vancouver – VIFF Centre
East Vancouver – Rio Theatre
Victoria – The Roxy Theatre

Synopsis:
Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman.

That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at Saturday Night Live back in 1995. From that fateful first meeting in the halls of 30 Rock, Will knew he had found a match made in comedy, and their friendship and creative partnership would only continue to grow over the next 3 decades.

In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to process this new stage of their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country that she loves – this time, as herself. Over 16 days, the two drive from New York to LA, visiting stops that are meaningful to them, to their friendship, and to America. Through laughter, tears, and many cans of Pringles, they push past their comfort zones as they re-examine their relationships to these spaces, and to each other, in this new light.

RELEASING ON NETFLIX: September 27, 2024

DIRECTED BY: Josh Greenbaum
PRODUCERS: Rafael Marmor, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Josh Greenbaum, Christopher Leggett
CO-PRODUCERS: Samantha Apfel, Carolina Barlow
FEATURING: Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, Colin Jost, Will Forte, Molly Shannon, Tim Meadows, Paula Pell

From Wayfarer Studios, Delirio Films and Gloria Sanchez Productions

#TIFF24: “WILL AND HARPER” REVIEW

By Amanda Gilmore

Will Ferrell’s close friend of 30 years, Harper Steele, wrote him an email informing him that she’s coming out as a Trans woman. Shortly after, the two decided to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship.

Will and Harper’s friendship started on Saturday Night Live. She got hired as a Writer on the late-night show in 1995, the same week Will joined the Cast. Will & Harper is a very funny Documentary. Watching these two hilarious people on a road trip across America leads to many funny jokes and situations. Along their travels, they even check in with previous SNL cast members where more fun is to be had.

But the best part of Will & Harper is watching two close friends being completely open with each other. Will’s been open about knowing nothing about the trans community before Harper came out. This documentary captures the trust and honesty these two share. Harper is willing to answer any question Will has about her transition while Harper asks Will questions about his feelings regarding her transition. What Director Josh Greenbaum (Strays, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar), Will, and Harper have created is a documentary that will change minds.

Will & Harper is an entertaining, heartwarming, and informative portrait of friendship, transition, and America.

Will & Harper screens at TIFF ’24:

Wednesday, September 11
Roy Thomson Hall
5:30 pm

Thursday, September 12
TIFF Lightbox
3:30 pm

Saturday, September 14
TIFF Lightbox
9:30 pm