Owen Wilson Appears to be like Like Bob Ross in First Have a look at Paint

IFC movies has immediately shared the primary take a look at Owen Wilson in Paint, wherein the actor is supplied with with sky-high curls, a well-loved palette, and a shocking canvas filled with joyful little bushes. You’re considering, “that is actually a Bob Ross biopic.” Alas, the funnyman isn’t enjoying the late nice PBS character, however a special, fictional public tv artist.

Paint is an upcoming comedy movie hailing from writer-director Brit McAdams, and in a form of As soon as Upon a Time… in Hollywood type, it appears to place a satirical twist on Ross’ legacy. Owen’s iteration of the painter is called Carl Nargle, a neighborhood favourite public TV character in Vermont famed for his distinctive perm and inspiring mantras.

Ross’ profession encountered only a few speedbumps; his PBS present The Pleasure of Portray had a extremely profitable run from 1983-1994, and the web has fondly helped his star develop following his demise from lymphoma in 1995. For Carl Nargle, nonetheless, issues aren’t really easy: Every thing he loves about his snug life is in danger when scores on the station plummet, prompting his bosses to usher in a youthful, higher, and extra hip artist.

Paint guarantees to be simply as heartfelt as it’s humorous, so it appears prefer it’ll do proper by the oft–spoofed Ross, even amid the plot’s battle. Wendi McLendon-Covey and Stephen Root are additionally set to star, and its launch date is at present slated for April twenty eighth, 2023.

Wilson most lately starred as a standard dude who miraculously woos a well-known lady reverse Jennifer Lopez within the rom-com Marry Me.