“The Wrong Girls” Set for August Release – A Stoner Comedy with a Supernatural Twist

“The Wrong Girls,” written and directed by Dylan Meyer, is slated to open in theaters on Friday, August 14 via NEON. The Los Angeles-set comedy-drama follows two codependent best friends who, after ingesting an experimental drug, acquire telepathic abilities that draw them into a dangerous rivalry over the substance. The film’s promotional materials describe it as a blend of stoner humor and supernatural action.

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Meyer notes a scarcity of female-led stoner buddy movies, positioning the project as a fresh take on a traditionally male-dominated subgenre. She cites influences such as *Smiley Face*, *Beavis and Butt-Head Do America*, *Repo Man*, *Pineapple Express* and *The Big Lebowski*, while emphasizing a desire to avoid merely mimicking “boy movies.” The narrative centers on “two codependent young women… caught in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos,” offering both homage to classic weed-fuelled comedies and an original supernatural element.

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The ensemble cast includes Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, Cate Blanchett, LaKeith Stanfield, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Tony Hale, Chris Estrada, Marisa Dabice, and Geena Davis. Meyer, credited as writer-director, previously helmed the short-form series *Moxie*. Stewart and Shawkat headline as the titular “Wrong Girls,” with supporting roles ranging from a “Deep Sea Expert” (Blanchett) to “Not Metal Head Dave” (Stanfield).

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Stewart expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the rapid production schedule and the appeal of shooting in Los Angeles. Meyer reiterated her intent to craft a film that feels authentic to its characters rather than adhering to conventional comedic formulas.

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• “I don’t think there’s a single stoner female buddy movie,” — Dylan Meyer, Writer-Director

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• “I really related to The Dude, and I realized there was a lack of female characters like that.” — Dylan Meyer, Writer-Director

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• “We start shooting in two weeks and I’m like doing backflips about it.” — Kristen Stewart, Actress

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• “We start shooting in two weeks and I’m like doing backflips about it. I’m so excited we get to shoot in L.A. and that in and of itself seems like a fantasy. Alia Shawkat is my other ‘Wrong Girl’ and we’re putting it together, like in quite a literal way, right now.” — Kristen Stewart, Actress

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