Movies - Joy ride : first look with Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu

By Mulder, 06 february 2023

"This journey began with me, Cherry, and Teresa wanting to tell a story with characters who look like us, about women who are messy and thirsty, but have so much heart. Point Grey and Lionsgate have been incredible allies and partners from day one, and I am thrilled to be making my directing debut with them on a story that's so special to me." – Adele Lim

From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, Joy ride stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. Lionsgate has revealed today a first look image on behalf of Adele Lim’s raunchy comedy Joy Ride, featuring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. The image reveal comes on the heels of the film’s official title announcement. The cast is completed by Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians), Desmond Chiam (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Alexander Hodge (Insecure), and Chris Pang (Crazy Rich Asians). 

On August 9, 2018, it was announced that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were in negotiations to partner with Lionsgate through their production company Point Grey Pictures in a first-look deal to develop film and television projects. On July 9, 2021, it was announced that screenwriter Adele Lim would make her feature directorial debut on an untitled R-rated comedy film from that deal, with Ashley Park joining the cast. The film was written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, based on a story they developed with Lim. Chevapravatdumrong, Hsiao, and Lim also produce alongside Rogen, Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen.  In August 2021, Sherry Cola and Stephanie Hsu were added to the cast. In September, it was reported that Sabrina Wu would star as the fourth and final lead in the film.Filming began by October, with Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge, and Chris Pang joining the cast. On October 7, a lewd playground serving as a set for the film was spotted in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
  
Synopsis : 
The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are. 

Joy ride
Directed by Adele Lim
Produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Josh Fagen,Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao, Adele Lim
Written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao 
Story by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao, Adele Lim  
Starring  Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu
Music by Nathan Matthew David
Cinematography : Paul Yee
Edited by Nena Erb 
Production companies : Lionsgate Films, Point Grey Pictures
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date : June 23, 2023
Running time : NC