A Poolman photo for Chris Pine‘s feature directorial debut has been revealed.
The picture gives a first look at Pine’s titular character, who becomes an amateur detective after discovering plans to steal Los Angeles’ water. The film premieres at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, which will take place from September 7 to 17.
Who’s Involved in Poolman?
Poolman is directed by Chris Pine from a screenplay he co-wrote with Ian Gotler. The project is described as “Big Lebowski meets LA film noir with a healthy splash of La La Land,” and is expected to feature fun cameos. The film stars Pine, Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and DeWanda Wise.
“The film centers around Darren Barrenman, a hapless dreamer and would-be philosopher who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block in sunny Los Angeles and crashing city council meetings with his neighbors Jack and Diane (DeVito, Bening),” reads the synopsis. “When Barrenman uncovers the greatest water heist in LA history since Chinatown, he makes uneasy alliances with a beautiful and connected femme fatale while following every lead he can with corrupt city officials, burned-out Hollywood types, and mysterious benefactors – all in the name of protecting his precious Los Angeles.”
Pine and Gotler produce through their Barry Linen Motion Pictures banner, along with Stacey Sher and Patty Jenkins. The project reunites Pine and Jenkins after working together in Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984, and the limited series I Am the Night.
