Upcoming robot girlfriend thriller Companion, starring Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets) and Jack Quaid (The Boys), boasts a talented cast that bonded over their shared love for comedy team turned horror filmmakers behind Barbarian. The duo signed on immediately after learning of the film’s production.
Thatcher stars as Iris, a woman who unknowingly shares her boyfriend’s emotional support fembot. She praised the script, saying it resonated with her and made her feel empathetic towards Iris. Thatcher also expressed admiration for the film’s producer, Zach Cregger, and his background in comedy and horror.
Quaid plays Josh, a “nice guy” type who embodies everything wrong with internet relationships. Both actors appreciated the script, which raised the bar for them in terms of what makes a great story. They geeked out over their shared love for horror, comedy, and Star Wars, with Thatcher joking about rejoining her role as Drash from The Book of Boba Fett.
Companion is set to release this Friday, bringing a unique blend of humor and thriller elements to the big screen.
Source: https://gizmodo.com/companions-jack-quaid-and-sophie-thatcher-geek-out-about-blending-comedy-and-horror-2000556780