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Druski Joins “The Catch” and Becomes Youngest BET Host

6/11/2026

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Druski Joins Film

Druski joins Universal Pictures’ baseball rom-com The Catch, slated for May 21, 2027, as a security guard for Emma Stone’s character.
The film also adds Ashley Padilla, is directed by Dave McCary, and is produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine (21 Laps) and Michael H. Weber.
Druski will host the BET Awards on June 28, 2026, becoming the ceremony’s youngest host in its 25-year history.

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Stone Develops Rom-Com

Emma Stone and Dave McCary began developing an untitled film two years ago, which Deadline later identified as the romantic comedy The Catch.
Chris Pine entered negotiations to potentially play the male lead in The Catch.
Patrick Kang and Michael Levin wrote the screenplay, though no plot details have been disclosed.
The project brings together Stone, McCary and Shawn Levy in a collaboration between Fruit Tree and 21 Laps.

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Stone Ruins Play

Emma Stone portrays the most hated woman in baseball after she ruins a key play.
The film mixes sports romance, described as a blend of Bull Durham and Notting Hill.
Jen Statsky rewrote the script from an original idea by Patrick Kang and Michael Levin.
Ashley Padilla appears as the lead’s close confidante, possibly a best friend or sister.

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Druski Joins Film

Druski joins Universal Pictures’ baseball rom-com The Catch, slated for May 21, 2027, as a security guard for Emma Stone’s character.
The film also adds Ashley Padilla, is directed by Dave McCary, and is produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine (21 Laps) and Michael H. Weber.
Druski will host the BET Awards on June 28, 2026, becoming the ceremony’s youngest host in its 25-year history.

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