Actor Joel McHale teams up with director Kevin Cate for a new short film

Actor Joel McHale will star in the upcoming short film directed by Kevin Cate. The pair confirmed the project in a joint video on October 23.

Background

Director Kevin Cate made the 2023 sci-fi short film titled 'Open Door', which gained 15 million views across platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram. That earlier project is now being turned into a feature film. Cate also directed the feature film 'Unbearable Christmas', which stars Julia Stiles and Alex Moffat. His most recent short film, 'Birthday Flight', came out in September and reached one million views.

Production Details

Specific plot details about the new short film remain under wraps. Cate will work with the same core team that produced his previous projects under his banner, Clinging Vine Films.

Context

Short films often serve as a creative testing ground for directors before moving to major feature-length projects. Joel McHale is well known for hosting shows like 'The 1% Club' and starring in the sitcom 'Animal Control'.