The Red Band Trailer forThe Bosshas just debuted online! And it’s filthy. There isn’t any sex or real violence on display, for the most part. A man does get hit in the throat with an angry tennis ball lob. And there is a massive street fight involving a Dandelions girl scout troop. But the most dangerous thing about this Red Band trailer is its raw, go for broke, no holds barred language. This might be the most foul-mouthed trailer you’ll see all year. And it’s quite glorious in its own right.
Academy Award-nominated starMelissa McCarthyheadlinesThe Boss. She is atitan of industrywho is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget. And this is definitely going to be an uphill battle for thefallen superstar.
‘My name isMichelle Darnell, and I am the wealthiest woman in America! How wealthy am I? I wanted to come down on a golden phoenix and I sure as shit did it!’ That’s the declarationMelissa McCarthymakes in the new Universal ComedyThe Boss.Michelle Darnellis awoman of industry! She’s a lady of power! She’s in a lot of trouble! If you loveMelissa McCarthy, you’ll probably think that this is downright spectacular!
Melissa McCarthyis joined in The Boss by anall-star cast. Along for the ride areKristen Bell,Peter Dinklage,Cecily Strong,Annie MumoloandKathy Bates. Directed byBen Falcone, the comedy is based on an original character created byMelissa McCarthy. The script was written byMelissa McCarthyand Falcone alongside their Groundlings collaborator, Steve Mallory.
The film is produced byBen FalconeandMelissa McCarthythrough their On the Day productions, alongside Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy through their Gary Sanchez Productions. This serves as the second collaboration between director and star, who are actually husband and wife. The duo took on the exact same roles for last year’sTammy. Take a look at the raunchy new footage. It arrives along with a brand new poster featuringMelissa McCarthyas she gloriously burns through her immense fortune.
