John Carney, the writer/director of such amazing musical love stories as Once, Begin Again, Sing Street, and Flora & Son is back with Power Ballad, a comedy starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. For the first time in his career, Carney breaks the male/female dynamic that usually ends in romance, opting for a chaotic comedy about two musicians whose love of a particular song turns into rivalry when the promise of success is on the line.
Here’s the synopsis: When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves – even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
Also in the cast are Jack Reynor, Havana Rose Liu, Peter McDonald, and Marcella Plunkett. McDonald also co-wrote the screenplay with Carney. The film will also feature original music by Carney and Gary Clark, which is pretty sweet.
Power Ballad will have its world premiere at SXSW later this month, before Lionsgate drops it into theaters on June 5th.
