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Bill Burr Stars in 'Bender': A 1970s Dublin Coming-of-Age Film

11/6/2025

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Bill Burr (the comedian) will star in coming-of-age film Bender, shooting in Ireland next spring as a record-store owner guiding the teens.
The film blends Superbad and Derry Girls, following Adrian Cunningham (writer)'s script about teens at a papal mass in 1970s Dublin.
Lesley-Ann Brandt (producer) and Adrian Cunningham (writer) produce under D6 Entertainment with ReflektorMedia; Burr will direct and star in Born Losers.

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Story summary

Bill Burr (the comedian) will star in coming-of-age film Bender, shooting in Ireland next spring as a record-store owner guiding the teens.
The film blends Superbad and Derry Girls, following Adrian Cunningham (writer)'s script about teens at a papal mass in 1970s Dublin.
Lesley-Ann Brandt (producer) and Adrian Cunningham (writer) produce under D6 Entertainment with ReflektorMedia; Burr will direct and star in Born Losers.