Owen Wilson Seems to be Like Bob Ross in First Take a look at Paint

IFC movies has as we speak shared the primary have a look at Owen Wilson in Paint, by which the actor is provided with with sky-high curls, a well-loved palette, and a shocking canvas stuffed with comfortable little bushes. You’re considering, “that is actually a Bob Ross biopic.” Alas, the funnyman isn’t enjoying the late nice PBS persona, however a unique, 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 fashion, it appears to place a satirical twist on Ross’ legacy. Owen’s iteration of the painter is called Carl Nargle, an area favourite public TV persona 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 dying from lymphoma in 1995. For Carl Nargle, nonetheless, issues aren’t really easy: All the things 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 seems to be 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 just lately starred as a traditional dude who miraculously woos a well-known girl reverse Jennifer Lopez within the rom-com Marry Me.