REUNION Trailer (2024) Jillian Bell, Nina Dobrev, Jamie Chung

REUNION Trailer (2024) Jillian Bell, Nina Dobrev, Jamie Chung

REUNION Trailer (2024) Jillian Bell, Nina Dobrev, Jamie Chung
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Who doesn’t like a great high school reunion story of friends? But what if the high school reunion turns out to be filled with numerous twists and turns with people ending up dead and others locked up in the middle of nowhere? Well, ‘Reunion’ is here to give you exactly that. The film has been garnering great feedback from audiences ever since the trailer was released and promises to be a wild high school ride.

Starring Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, Nina Dobrev, Chance Crawford and many others, ‘Reunion’ is all set to leave you wanting for more. Check out the trailer of the film right here:

For the unversed, the story revolves around Lil Rel Howery (‘Get Out’), Billy Magnussen (‘Game Night’), and Jillian Bell (’22 Jump Street’) who come together for a wild ride of twists and turns where a high school reunion gets cut short by murder. Trapped in a snowbound mansion, they race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they’re all iced out for good. Also starring Jamie Chung (‘Grown Ups’), Michael Hitchcock (‘Veep’) with Nina Dobrev (‘Sick Girl’) and Chace Crawford (‘Gossip Girl’), the film is going to be available to buy on Digital Friday.

From the looks of it, Nina Dobrev seems to have come up with another kickass performance, and this time she has the likes of Billy Magnussen and Lil Rel Howrey to add to the craziness. The fun of high school reunions is definitely something that’s clearly visible in the trailer, and the way things can go wrong is also pretty evident. What’s going to keep you hooked is that you’ll end up picturing yourself in the midst of your high school buddies and think about what you guys would have done had you’ll been in the same situation. It’s always a kickass concept when you are able to get the audience to picture themselves as one of the characters in the film, and that’s exactly what ‘Reunion’ is able to achieve.

‘Reunion’ releases on June 28.
"The killer... is one of us!" Republic Pictures has revealed a trailer for a murder mystery comedy called Reunion, from director Chris Nelson (of Ass Backwards, Date and Switch, The Perfect Date before). This one is set for a direct-to-VOD release in June this summer. After a murder at a high school reunion party, the remaining guests are trapped in a snowbound mansion, not knowing who to trust. They race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they're all iced out for good. Starring Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, Nina Dobrev, Chace Crawford. This just a movie version of that streaming series The Afterparty, which is already on Season 2. Looks extra cheap, and cheesy, and definitely something to skip over on the VOD options when choosing what to watch.

Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Chris Nelson's film Reunion, direct from Paramount's YouTube:

Reunion Trailer

Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, & Jillian Bell star in a wild ride of twists & turns where a high school reunion gets cut short. After a murder takes place at a high school reunion party, the remaining guests are trapped in a snowbound mansion, not knowing who to trust. Reunion is directed by American filmmaker Chris Nelson, director of the films Ass Backwards, Date and Switch, and The Perfect Date previously, plus the series "My Dead Ex" as well. The screenplay is written by Willie Block and Jake Emanuel. Produced by Todd Garner, Lil Rel Howery, Mark Korshak, Peter Principato, Mickey Schiff, Ben Silverman. Republic Pictures will debut Nelson's Reunion movie direct-to-VOD starting June 28th, 2024. Anyone interested?
Republic Pictures has released a Reunion trailer, previewing the upcoming comedy mystery movie starring Lil Rel Howery and more.

Reunion is directed by Chris Nelson, from a screenplay written by Willie Block and Jake Emanuel. The film stars Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock with Nina Dobrev and Chace Crawford.

The movie is set to release digitally on June 28, 2024, when it will be available on all digital storefronts.

Check out the Reunion trailer below (watch other clips and trailers):

What is Reunion about?
“Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, and Jillian Bell star in a wild ride of twists and turns where a high school reunion gets cut short by murder,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “Trapped in a snowbound mansion, they race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they’re all iced out for good. Also starring Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, with Nina Dobrev, and Chace Crawford.”
Screen Rant presents the first trailer and official poster for the upcoming murder mystery comedy Reunion.
The Reunion tells the story of a murder at a high school reunion that also sees attendees snowed in at a mansion.
Reunion may fill the void left by The Afterparty's cancellation, with classic murder mystery tropes and archetypal characters.
Reunion is a new murder mystery comedy from Republic Pictures, and Screen Rant has a first look at the movie’s trailer and official poster. The movie was directed by Chris Nelson, whose past work includes The Perfect Date and multiple episodes of the show My Dead Ex. Reunion was written by Willie Block and Jake Emanuel, both of whom have written on The Edge of Sleep television series and The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station podcast.

Screen Rant is excited to debut the trailer for Reunion, which sets up the murder at the heart of the film and introduces its exciting cast. The movie’s impressive comedic cast includes Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), Billy Magnussen (Game Night), Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), and The Boys’ Chace Crawford, and revolves around a high school reunion that gets cut short by murder. Take a look at the poster and trailer, then get ready to watch the movie when it hits digital platforms on June 28.

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How Reunion Can Fill The Afterparty-Sized Hole In Your Viewing Schedule

One of the most unique Apple TV+ comedies was The Afterparty, a murder mystery series by Philip Lord and Chris Miller, which used each of its episodes to tell a story from a different character’s perspective. With The Afterparty season 3 canceled, Reunion looks to be a strong choice for viewers in search of a new comedic murder mystery story. The movie may not lean into different genres in the same manner that The Afterparty did, but it certainly has other similarities that should be a draw for that show’s audience.

As seen in the trailer above, Reunion looks to lean heavily into the archetypes of its characters. The setup—and subversion—of obvious character traits are a classic murder mystery trope, and that is something The Afterparty also excelled at. One direct similarity is between Chace Crawford’s character in Reunion (“The Young Millionaire’s Club” in the trailer) and Dave Franco’s character in The Afterparty season 1. Both are wealthy and young men who die during their high school reunions, triggering the hilarity and hijinks that ensue.

Many of the best murder mystery movies and shows also take advantage of a single location as much as possible. This looks to be something else Reunion and The Afterparty have in common—each season of The Afterparty takes place largely in one location, and the synopsis of Reunion suggests all of its main characters will be trapped together in a mansion. The Apple TV+ series may have ended before its time, but Reunion looks to be a promising entry into the genre that should be a satisfying new watch for a range of murder mystery and comedy fans.

Reunion will be available to buy on digital platforms June 28.
Nina Dobrev, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock and Chace Crawford will round out the cast of “Reunion,” an ensemble comedy from Artists Road. They join the previously announced Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen and Jillian Bell in the film about a murder that takes place during a high school reunion party. The story puts a whodunit spin on the genre of awkward, post-graduation gatherings with former classmates — it unfolds during a snowstorm that leaves guests trapped in an isolated mansion. Production begins this week in Los Angles.

Chris Nelson (“The Perfect Date”) is directing the film from a screenplay by the “The Edge of Sleep” writing duo, Jake Emanuel and Willie Block. Producing are Artists Road’s principals, Todd Garner, Ben Silverman, Peter Principato and Mark Korshak as well as Mickey Schiff and Lil Rel Howery. Executive producing are Unique Features’ Bob Shaye alongside Magnussen and Bell.
Peter Oillataguerre, Spyglass’ President of Production, will oversee the project on behalf of Spyglass.

Dobrev’s credits include “XXX:Return of Xander Cage,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “The Vampire Diaries.” Chung has appeared in “Sucker Punch,” “The Hangover Part II,” “Lovecraft Country,” and the upcoming “Dexter: New Blood.” Hitchcock appeared in such Christopher Guest films as “Best in Show” and “Waiting for Guffman” and recently stole scenes in “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” and “Black Monday.” Crawford came to prominence as part of the cast of “Gossip Girl” and can currently be seen on “The Boys.”

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Artists Road is a joint venture formed by Spyglass Media Group, Propagate Content, Artists First Inc., and Off-Road Productions, with a mission to focus on producing moderately-budgeted film comedies for worldwide audiences.

Dobrev is represented by CAA, Lighthouse Management & Media, The Lede Company and HJTH; Chung is represented by The Gersh Agency, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner Endlich & Gellman; Hitchcock is represented by UTA and Crawford is represented by CAA, Podwall Entertainment and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman and Rush.
"The killer... is one of us!" Republic Pictures has revealed a trailer for a murder mystery comedy called Reunion, from director Chris Nelson (of Ass Backwards, Date and Switch, The Perfect Date before). This one is set for a direct-to-VOD release in June this summer. After a murder at a high school reunion party, the remaining guests are trapped in a snowbound mansion, not knowing who to trust. They race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they're all iced out for good. Starring Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, Nina Dobrev, Chace Crawford. This just a movie version of that streaming series The Afterparty, which is already on Season 2. Looks extra cheap, and cheesy, and definitely something to skip over on the VOD options when choosing what to watch.

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🍿 › Posted on May 14 in Comedy, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
'You're Cordially Invited' Teaser with Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon
By Alex Billington
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🍿 › Posted on May 14 in Comedy, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
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🍿 › Posted on May 13 in Comedy, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
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🍿 › Posted on May 10 in Comedy, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
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🍿 › Posted on April 26 in Comedy, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
'Summer Camp' Comedy Official Trailer with Keaton, Bates, Woodard
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🍿 › Posted on April 25 in Comedy, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
Watch: Alex Goddard's Amusing 'Learning to Skateboard at 40' Short
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🍿 › Posted on April 23 in Comedy, Short Film, To Watch | Comments
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🍿 › Posted on April 19 in Comedy, Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
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🍿 › Posted on April 17 in Comedy, Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
Snoop + Keith Urban Music Video for Animated 'The Garfield Movie'
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🍿 › Posted on April 12 in Animation, Comedy, Hype, To Watch | Comments
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🍿 › Posted on April 9 in Comedy, Short Film, To Watch | Comments
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