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Funny or Die's 'Hookers': A Fishing Comedy for 2026

9/12/2025

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Story summary

Funny or Die and Riverside Entertainment are collaborating on a fishing comedy titled "Hookers," based on a spec by Brian Loschiavo, Edward McDonald, and Jeff Venable.
Directed by Daniel Robbins, the film follows a washed-up fishing legend and his son as they fight to save their business from a mogul.
Production is scheduled for spring 2026, with casting and sales currently in progress.
Robbins envisions "Hookers" as a generational comedy filled with big laughs and high stakes.
Funny or Die, founded in 2007, aims to revitalize its brand following leadership changes and layoffs.

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Story summary

Funny or Die and Riverside Entertainment are collaborating on a fishing comedy titled "Hookers," based on a spec by Brian Loschiavo, Edward McDonald, and Jeff Venable.
Directed by Daniel Robbins, the film follows a washed-up fishing legend and his son as they fight to save their business from a mogul.
Production is scheduled for spring 2026, with casting and sales currently in progress.
Robbins envisions "Hookers" as a generational comedy filled with big laughs and high stakes.
Funny or Die, founded in 2007, aims to revitalize its brand following leadership changes and layoffs.