The star-studded cast of Drive-Away Dolls promises to delve into Ethan Coen’s signature dark humor and oddball characters. While Joel Coen, his brother and creative partner, isn’t involved this time around, he does team up with Tricia Cooke, another longstanding colleague who helped write the script for Drive-Away Dolls and edited several of the Coen Brothers’ finest films.
An LGBTQ+ road trip film with elements of criminal humor and slice-of-life, Drive-Away Dolls unfolds as a whole. Although Drive-Away Dolls is Ethan Coen’s first solo effort, it brings back fond memories of Coen masterpieces such as Raising Arizona and O Brother, Where Art Thou?
But by bringing on Tricia Cooke and a youthful ensemble, Coen demonstrates that he is prepared to reimagine his directorial technique. The protagonist of Drive-Away Dolls is searching for love in the middle of all the mayhem, which is a departure from his normal dark humor and interstate crime stories.
There is much more explicit material than what one would expect from a Coen Brothers film, as both Coen and Cooke informed Collider. Because of its fresh take on the Coens’ canon, Drive-Away Dolls might appeal to both traditionalists and modernists.
Drive-Away Dolls Release Date
A new date of February 23, 2024, has been set for the release of Drive-Away Dolls.
The movie’s release date was pushed out to the next year, on September 22. Due to the continuing strikes in Hollywood by writers and performers seeking new contracts with companies, the film’s release date was pushed out to the next year from September 22.
Drive-Away Dolls Cast
Geraldine Viswanathan and Margaret Qualley are heading the road trip comedy, as stated in the press statement.
It is not strange that the two actresses appear in such an eccentric-looking film since they have both made intriguing decisions about the projects they choose. Some of Margaret Qualley’s film credits include Death Note, The Nice Guys, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Along with her success in film, she has established herself on television with guest appearances on programs like The Leftovers and Fosse/Verdon and her starring role in the Netflix miniseries Maid.
Geraldine Viswanathan, in the meantime, has a long history of appearances in funny comedies. In addition to her roles in Blockers (2018), 7 Days, Cat Person, and The Beanie Bubble, she has acted in additional comedic material. To top it all off, she portrayed the lead role in the top Apple TV+ movie streaming right now, Hala.
The other cast members are as follows:
- Beanie Feldstein as Sukie
- Colman Domingo as Chief
- Pedro Pascal as Santos
- Bill Camp as Curlie
- Matt Damon as Senator Channel
- Joey Slotnick as Arliss
Drive-Away Dolls Plot
Drive-Away Dolls begins with a road journey to Tallahassee, much like the other comedies and thrillers that Ethan Coen has directed with his brother. The story moves quickly. Jamie, ever the free spirit, plans this road trip as a means of healing after a recent split.
The two ladies hire a vehicle and go on a road trip, but they wind up with a mystery briefcase after accidentally obtaining it. Their tight-lipped buddy Marian is also in need of a retreat to relax. Even though the teaser didn’t reveal much about the contents of the bag, it will play a significant role in the tale.
In Drive-Away Dolls, numerous characters are involved in the chase for drug money, much as in the much darker Coen brothers’ film No Country for Old Men. Additionally, Pedro Pascal’s character defends one briefcase, while Matt Damon’s character clings to another.
The plot also allows for wacky crooks similar to those in The Big Lebowski and automobile chase scenes that are as ridiculously funny as those in Raising Arizona. While both films have the Coen brothers’ signature comedic touches, Tricia Cooke’s participation in the writing and the film’s examination of two LGBT leads give Drive-Away Dolls an edge.
Drive-Away Dolls Creators
Director Ethan Coen is at the helm of “Drive-Away Dolls.” The Coen Brothers’ filmography includes a wide range of genres and styles, from the neo-noir thriller “Blood Simple” to the legendary “Fargo.” On this occasion, Ethan Coen teams up with Tricia Cooke, his wife, to write the screenplay. Cooke is well-versed in the film industry and the enchantment of the Coen Brothers because of her long history of editing.
Drive-Away Dolls Filming Locations
In August of 2022, shooting for Drive-Away Dolls began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Currently, a portion of the film is in post-production, with some scenes filmed in Hopewell Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Drive-Away Dolls Trailer
Before the theatrical debut of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, the Drive-Away Dolls trailer was available only in cinemas. Not long after that, on June 23, 2023, the trailer debuted online. The video, featuring snippets of Joyce Harris and the Daylighters’ “I Got My Mojo Working,” further emphasizes the film’s promise of a plethora of antics and offers fans a sneak peek at the villains, portrayed by recognizable individuals.