Two loving parents decide to turn their house into an illegal casino to fund their daughter’s college education in the first trailer forThe House, with arrives along with the first photo and poster. This new comedy brings formerSNLstarsWill FerrellandAmy Poehlerback together in their first movie where they share the top billing. Although,Amy Poehlerdid have a few smaller roles inWill Ferrellmovies such asAnchorman,Blades of GloryandAnchorman 2. With these two comedy superstars joining forces, this could be one of this summer’s biggest sleeper hits
After Scott and Kate Johansen (Will FerrellandAmy Poehler) lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. With the help of their neighbor Frank (Jason Mantzoukas), they decide to start an illegal casino in the basement of his house. The trailer debuted on theWarner Bros. UKYouTube page, with the studio setting a August 16, 2025 release date for the comedy.
The comedyThe Housealso starsRyan Simpkins(Arcadia) as Scott and Kate’s college hopeful daughter, Alex, along with popularcomedic actorssuch asNick Kroll(Vacation, TV’sKroll Show),Jessie Ennis(TV’sVeepandBetter Call Saul),Rob Huebel(Horrible Bosses 2, TV’sTransparent) andCedric Yarbrough(TV’sReno 911!). The ensemble cast is rounded out byMichaela Watkins,Alison TolmanandAndrea Savage.
Andrew Jay Cohenmakes his feature film directorial debut withThe House, from a script he wrote withBrendan O’Brien, hiswriting partneron the hit comediesNeighborsandNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising.Nathan KahaneandJoseph Drakeare producing, along withWill Ferrell,Adam McKay,Jessica Elbaum,Jay CohenandBrendan O’Brien. The executive producers areSpencer Wong,Chris HenchyandMarc S. Fischer. The creative filmmaking team includes director of photographyJas Shelton(Keanu,Jeff, Who Lives at Home), production designerClayton Hartley(Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,We’re the Millers), editorEvan Henke(The Interview) and costume designerChristopher Oroza(Hollywood Adventures).
This comedy ensemble will have quite a bit of competition in the June 30release date, squaring off against Universal’s animated comedy sequelDespicable Me 3, The Weinstein Company’s horror-thrillerAmityville: The Awakeningand Broad Green Pictures’Wish Upon.Will Ferrellis currently filmingHolmes and Watson, which reunites him withTalladega NightsandStep BrothersstarJohn C. Reilly, and he is also prepping the comedy sequelDaddy’s Home 2.Amy Poehlerwill next be seen in the Netflix comedy seriesWet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later. Take a look at the first trailer and photo forThe Housebelow.
