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Will Forte Steals Scenes in Bargatze’s “Breadwinner”

5/28/2026

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Story summary

The comedy ‘The Breadwinner’ starring Nate Bargatze opens on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Bargatze and Dan Lagana co-wrote the script, starring Will Forte and Kumail Nanjiani, with Forte stealing every scene.
Set in suburban Tennessee, the Wilcox family appears amid product placement from major brands and references the NFL Titans.
Critics praise Bargatze’s deadpan humor and ensemble chemistry but note weak family dynamics, while Sony markets the comedy despite box-office struggles.

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Story summary

The comedy ‘The Breadwinner’ starring Nate Bargatze opens on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Bargatze and Dan Lagana co-wrote the script, starring Will Forte and Kumail Nanjiani, with Forte stealing every scene.
Set in suburban Tennessee, the Wilcox family appears amid product placement from major brands and references the NFL Titans.
Critics praise Bargatze’s deadpan humor and ensemble chemistry but note weak family dynamics, while Sony markets the comedy despite box-office struggles.