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| Bad Counselors | |
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| Directed by | Chris Dowling |
| Screenplay by |
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| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alexander Rivera |
| Edited by | Chris Witt |
| Music by | Grant Fonda |
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| Distributed by | Fathom Entertainment |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bad Counselors is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Chris Dowling from a screenplay by Taylor Grabowsky, Ryan Gunnarson, and Dexter Masland. The film stars Matt Cornett, Ramon Reed, Chris Klein, Missi Pyle, and Brec Bassinger. It follows two fraternity brothers who pose as counselors at a Christian youth camp while completing court-ordered community service.[2] Fathom Entertainment is scheduled to release the film in United States theaters for a limited engagement from July 22 through July 27, 2026.[1]
Cast
editThe cast includes:[3]
- Matt Cornett as Grayson Fuller
- Ramon Reed as Tyler Newman
- Chris Klein as Tom
- Missi Pyle as Officer Montgomery
- Brec Bassinger as Jenna
- McKaley Miller as Becky
- Richard T. Jones as Howard Grossman
- Pierson Fodé as Zion
- Nathan Gamble as Dallas
- Pearce Joza as Moose
- Jackson Pace as Vince
- Kevin Lawson as Gary
- Dominic López as Shadow
Production
editIn May 2025, Deadline Hollywood reported that Chris Dowling would direct the film from a screenplay by Taylor Grabowsky, Ryan Gunnarson, and Dexter Masland. Matt Cornett, Ramon Reed, and Chris Klein were announced as members of the principal cast, alongside Missi Pyle, Brec Bassinger, Pierson Fodé, Richard T. Jones, and McKaley Miller.[2]
The film was financed by Loam Entertainment and produced with Zero Gravity Management and Narrow Gate Entertainment. The producers included Kristopher Galuska, Chris Fenton, Houston Bradley, Chris Roark, Robert Crotty, and Dowling.[4]
Fathom Entertainment stated that the film was shot at various locations in North Carolina.[4] In separate interviews, Fenton said that production work also occurred in Tennessee and California and estimated that the project employed approximately 1,100 to 1,200 American workers.[5][6]
Christian singer Cory Asbury makes his feature-film debut and contributed an original song to the film.[4]
The film's cinematography was handled by Alexander Rivera, with editing by Chris Witt and music composed by Grant Fonda.[7]
Release
editFathom Entertainment is scheduled to release the film in theaters in the United States for a limited engagement from July 22 through July 27, 2026.
References
edit- 1 2 "Bad Counselors". Fathom Entertainment. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- 1 2 Grobar, Matt (May 27, 2025). "Matt Cornett, Ramon Reed & Chris Klein To Topline Indie Comedy 'Bad Counselors' From Chris Dowling; Missi Pyle & Brec Bassinger Among Others Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Bad Counselors". TV Insider. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Loam Entertainment's Bad Counselors Arrives in Theatres Nationwide July 23–27 from Fathom Entertainment" (Press release). Fathom Entertainment. May 19, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- ↑ Housler, Kaitlin (May 18, 2026). "Hollywood Executive Chris Fenton Eyes Tennessee Expansion While Launching New Family Film 'Bad Counselors'". The Tennessee Star. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- ↑ Parks, Kristine (June 11, 2026). "Film Producer Says 'Made in America' Movies Can Help Revive Hollywood's Struggling Industry". Fox News. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- ↑ Shepherd, Wendy (June 6, 2026). "'Bad Counselors' Comedy Film Stars Chris Klein, Ramon Reed, and Matt Cornett – Trailer and Release Date". Movie Vine. Retrieved July 11, 2026.