Paramount Primal Schedules R-Rated Comedy **Boys for Life** for April 9, 2027

Paramount’s newly created genre label, Paramount Primal, confirmed that the R-rated comedy “Boys for Life” will open in theaters on April 9, 2027. The film is already in production after Paramount secured the project in a competitive bidding war that also involved A24 and Warner Bros.

Deadline Hollywood

Paramount Primal, launched by former BoulderLight partners J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, is positioned to produce “smartly budgeted” titles across horror, comedy, action and grounded science-fiction. Recent acquisitions include the U.S. rights to adapt the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street” screenplay from the Wes Craven estate, signaling the label’s intent to blend genre pedigree with next-generation talent.

The Wrap

The project is directed, produced and co-written by Tyler Falbo, who rose to prominence through the viral sketch group Almost Friday and its YouTube arm Almost Friday TV. Falbo co-wrote the script with Max Barrett, creator of “Friday Beers” and co-founder of Almost Friday Media. Producer Galen Core—known for A24’s “Club Kid” and Mubi’s “Lurker”—joins Falbo in a producing capacity. Showrunners Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda will oversee the series-style elements of the film. Falbo also sold the original series “Last Night Was a Movie” to FX, where he will serve as director.

Variety Magazine

Paramount Primal acquired “Boys for Life” after a bidding process that pitted the studio against A24 and Warner Bros., underscoring the project’s perceived market appeal. The film is described as an ensemble comedy about a group of friends reuniting “with a twist,” though plot specifics remain limited. Falbo is represented by Range Media Partners, UTA and Ziffren Brittenham, while Barrett is represented by Mosaic, Fox Rothschild and WME.

Variety Magazine

Paramount’s announcement highlighted the label’s commitment to “fresh comedic perspective” and “internet-native storytelling” that resonates with contemporary audiences. The studio indicated that the April 2027 release positions “Boys for Life” as a spring-season offering aimed at drawing theatergoers seeking adult-oriented comedy. No further release-window adjustments have been disclosed.

The Wrap