Johnny Knoxvilleis best known for his death-defying, painful stunts throughout theJackassseries. But he is ready to take on a different type of role in the newly released trailer for Paramount Pictures’Sweet Dreams,a comedy-drama film following the journey of a alcoholic man who enters rehab. The film will be released in theaters and digital this April.
The film stars Knoxville as Morris, a problematic alcoholic who finds himself at the Sweet Dreams recovery center. While in rehab,Morris struggles to confront the wreckage of his life. But when their rehab facility’s house goes up for auction, hereluctantly agrees to coach their misfit softball teamof recovering addicts to win a cash prize and prove that everyone, despite their past, can hit a home run. “I’m going to need you to contribute, be an asset, and teach these guys something,” Morris is told in the trailer. While the trailer depicts Morris' problems with alcohol, it soon becomes clear that he is a talented softball player. As his rehab center eventually enters a softball tournament with an $80,000 prize, Morris attempts to save the house and also give those living inside it a second chance.
Beyond Knoxville,Sweet Dreamsalso starsKate Upton, Jay Mohr, Mo Amer, GaTa, Bobby Lee, Theo Von, Brian Van Holt, Jonnie Park, Shakewell, Adam Faison, Erik Anthony Gonzalez,andBeth Grant.The film is directed and produced by Lije Sarki from a self-written script. Sarki is best known for producing the 2019 indie hitThe Peanut Butter Falcon,starringShia LaBeouf, Zach Gottsagen,andDakota Johnson.
‘Sweet Dreams’ is a New Type of Role for Knoxville
WhileSweet Dreamsdoes have comedic elements, it marks a rarely seen side of Knoxville. While he has been featured in a number of films, it washis starring roleon the stunt comedy showJackassthatbrought Knoxville worldwide fame. First premiering in 2000, the show featured Knoxville and other members of theJackassgroup performing painful stunts and pranks on each other.
TheJackassfranchise has become wildly successful, spawning numerous feature-length films starring Knoxville, with the latest beingJackass 4.5in 2022. However, Knoxville has acknowledged that whileSweet Dreamsis a different type of film for him, the process was an emotional one for many of the people working on it. “One of the great things about this movie is that a lot of the actors and a good portion of the crew are all recovering addicts,” Knoxville toldPeople. “They fought the dragon, got it under control and now are living their lives.”
Sweet Dreamswill be released in theaters in the U.S. on April 12 and on digital on April 16.
