Pickleball players, you may finally get your Challengers.
OK, OK, so maybe Apple TV's upcoming pickleball comedy The Dink won't be quite as sensual as Luca Guadagnino's tennis film. But it will bring pickleball to the movies, with the help of stars Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen, as well as director Josh Greenbaum, who helmed the brilliant comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
From plot to cast to release date, here's what you need to know about The Dink.
What's The Dink about?
The Dink centers on former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Johnson), now a washed-up coach at his father Chuck's (Ed Harris) country club. The venue is going through big changes, as the hot new sport of pickleball sweeps over the tennis courts. Chuck is against this supposed fad, and Dusty agrees, hoping to earn his dad's approval. However, when an old injury resurfaces and prevents Dusty from playing tennis, he gives pickleball a shot. And you know what? He likes it! With the help of his pickleball partner Candace (Steenburgen), Dusty could chart a new course for the club, and for himself.
Who is in the cast of The Dink?
Johnson and Steenburgen lead The Dink as a pair of pickleball partners. (Say that three times fast.) The rest of the cast includes Harris, Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell, and Aaron Chen, with Ben Stiller, who also produces.
Oh, and that's not all. Real-life tennis star Andy Roddick appears as himself, aka Dusty's childhood tennis nemesis.
Is there a trailer for The Dink?
The Dink doesn't have a trailer yet.
When does The Dink come out?
The Dink hits Apple TV on July 24.
How to watch: The Dink premieres July 24 on Apple TV.