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Matthew Shear's 'Fantasy Life' Hits Theaters April 7, 2026

4/4/2026

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Matthew Shear's debut film, Fantasy Life, opens in theaters nationwide on April 7, 2026.
The film follows Sam, a law school dropout, who falls for Dianne, a married actress with children he babysits.
Shear drew from his experiences, including his time as a male nanny in New York City.
Matthew Shear initially hesitated to play Sam, but he embraced the role after encouragement from his wife.

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Matthew Shear's debut film, Fantasy Life, opens in theaters nationwide on April 7, 2026.
The film follows Sam, a law school dropout, who falls for Dianne, a married actress with children he babysits.
Shear drew from his experiences, including his time as a male nanny in New York City.
Matthew Shear initially hesitated to play Sam, but he embraced the role after encouragement from his wife.