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Michael Medico Steps In to Direct Belfast Comedy “Bender”

6/27/2026

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Michael Medico has taken over as director of the upcoming comedy film Bender.
Adam Bernstein, the film’s former director, left the project for undisclosed reasons.
Production is underway in Belfast.
The cast includes comedian Bill Burr, actor Chris O’Dowd, actor Ruth Bradley and actor Geraldine Hughes.
Producer Stephen McCormack, producer Craig Verdon and producer Lesley-Ann Brandt produce the film through The Mal Picture Company, with Bill Burr as executive producer.

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Story summary

Michael Medico has taken over as director of the upcoming comedy film Bender.
Adam Bernstein, the film’s former director, left the project for undisclosed reasons.
Production is underway in Belfast.
The cast includes comedian Bill Burr, actor Chris O’Dowd, actor Ruth Bradley and actor Geraldine Hughes.
Producer Stephen McCormack, producer Craig Verdon and producer Lesley-Ann Brandt produce the film through The Mal Picture Company, with Bill Burr as executive producer.