Kevin Hart, a stand-up comic, is one of Hollywood’s most bankable movie stars these days. Hart’s forthcoming Netflix film “Fatherhood,” based on its new trailer, seems to be a departure from his regular fare.
Hart plays a suddenly single father in “Fatherhood,” who is trying to figure out how to parent without his child. Although there are several comedic moments in the film, tissues should be kept on hand.
Hart’s first starring appearance in a “critical” film was in 2019’s “The Upside,” in which he played a newly paroled inmate who was hired to care for a quadriplegic billionaire (Bryan Cranston), and the two developed an unexpected relationship. “The Upside,” which grossed $125 million globally, demonstrated that Hart can withstand the tougher content.
Here’s what we know about one of Kevin Hart’s forthcoming films, Fatherhood.
Fatherhood – Release Date
From June 18, Fatherhood will be available on Netflix. The film was scheduled to be released in April 2020, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed.
The comedy-drama tells the story of a newly widowed new father. As he sets out to raise his daughter on his own after his wife’s untimely death, the man is filled with questions, worries, and heartache.
The real story of author Matthew Logelin, who tragically lost his wife Liz just 27 hours and after birth of their first child, inspired Fatherhood.
Fatherhood – Cast Details
Matthew Logelin, played by Kevin Hart, is based on the real-life author of the novel that influenced “Fatherhood.” Maddy, Matthew’s daughter, is played by Melody Hurd.
In addition to Hart, “Fatherhood” has a large supporting cast that includes actors who have been in a variety of other comedies. Anthony Carrigan and Lil Rel Howery play Matthew’s best mates Oscar and Jordan, respectively.
Carrigan is better known for his role as NoHo Frank on HBO’s dark comedy “Barry,” while Lil Howery played Rod in “Get Out.” Paul Reiser, who starred in “Crazy About You” and “The Kominsky Method,” is also in the cast, portraying a character of the same first name.
As Matthew’s mother and aunt, Alfre Woodard (“Star Trek: First Touch,” “Captain America: Civil War”) and Frankie Faison (“The Silence of the Lambs,” “The Wire”), and DeWanda Wise (“She’s Gotta Have It”), and Swan, respectively, round out the group.
Fatherhood – Plot Details
“Fatherhood” is centered on Matthew Logelin’s 2011 novel, “Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love,” which chronicled his first year as a married father after the horrific and premature death of Liz, his wife and the mother of his newborn daughter. Matthew in “Fatherhood,” like his memoir counterpart, loses his wife one day after their daughter Maddy is born. As a result, Matthew is forced to learn how to be a single parent while mourning the loss of his life partner.
According to the teaser, Matthew seeks assistance from his friends Oscar and Jordan, but he remains in over his head. He returns to Minnesota to live with his friends, who assist him in coming to terms with his death. Matthew discovers a possible new love partner as he begins to move on.
All of this suggests that “Fatherhood” would be a tearjerker, but it is a Kevin Hart film, so expect lots of laughs as well. It should be a great way to finish a long Father’s Day weekend.
