The Lovebirds, a romantic comedy starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae, has officially secured a release date on Netflix. Originally slated for a theatrical release in April 2020, the film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it has now been announced that The Lovebirds will be available for streaming on Netflix starting May 22nd, 2020. The film follows a couple who become embroiled in a murder mystery and must work together to clear their names. Fans of Nanjiani and Rae will now be able to enjoy their on-screen chemistry from the comfort of their own homes..
Netflix just re-released the official trailer for The Lovebirds, along with a release date of May 22, 2020. The Lovebirds was originally meant to premiere at SXSW, but due to the rising concerns of covid-19 the film was pulled from the festival, just slightly before the festival shutting down for the year. Paramount managed to secure a deal with Netflix, which was announced a month ago, and now we have a release date.
Kumail Nanjiani tweeted a video announcement featuring both Issa Rae and himself (socially distanced of course), to let the public know about the release date. In The Lovebirds, Nanjiani and Rae play a couple who become unintentionally entangled in a murder mystery, which does sound similar to Tina Fey and Steve Carell’s Date Night. Nanjiani and Rae’s characters have to figure out how to clear their names, as well as survive the night.
The Lovebirds is directed by Michael Showalter, who also helmed The Big Sick, a rom-com with Nanjiani as the lead. The Big Sick is based on Nanjiani’s real life love story with wife Emily, and it is an absolutely funny and poignant film, which you should watch if you haven’t already. Fingers crossed that the Showalter-Nanjiani combo translates to a positive outcome for The Lovebirds as well, though I have to say that the trailer alone made me laugh a bunch of times, so I have high hopes for the film.
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Netflix has released the official trailer for The Lovebirds, revealing a release date of May 22, 2020. Originally set to premiere at SXSW, the film was pulled due to concerns over COVID-19. Netflix secured a deal with Paramount to distribute the movie, which stars Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae as a couple caught in a murder mystery. Directed by Michael Showalter, who also directed The Big Sick, the film holds promise for both comedy and a compelling storyline. The trailer alone has generated laughter and anticipation among viewers.
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