As part of Dan Levy’s agreement with Netflix, Netflix has revealed a title and the lead cast for his first new Netflix Original. The feature film has finally completed production and will most likely be released on Netflix in 2023. Levy signed an agreement with Netflix in September 2021 to “produce scripted material and other projects for its film and television library.”
Dan Levy, who will write, produce, and direct Good Grief, rose to prominence with his role in Schitt’s Creek, which was licenced by Netflix and propelled into the zeitgeist. Unfortunately, the series has just left Netflix US, however it will stay available on Netflix abroad for the foreseeable future.
The following is the synopsis for the upcoming Netflix comedy:
“Marc Dreyfus selected a pleasant marriage to divert himself from the death of his mother.” When Marc’s husband dies unexpectedly, he is forced to confront the sadness he had worked so hard to escape, leading him and his two best friends on a Parisian weekend of self-discovery.”
Levy stated in a statement:
“Good Grief is a cautionary story about friendship and loss, and the turmoil that ensues when the truth is something you’ve avoided for the most of your life.” It’s amusing, poignant, and a project that has assisted me in working through my own loss. And I hope it has the same effect on other people.”
Who will appear in Netflix’s Good Grief?
Dan Levy has been confirmed to also star in the new Netflix movie
Ruth Negga (Loving, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Netflix’s Passing)
Luke Evans (Dracula Untold, Fast & Furious 6, and High-Rise)
Luke Evans is represented by CAA, United Agents, and Anonymous Content.
Celia Imrie (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Nanny McPhee)
Celia Imrie is repped by Buchwald, Magnolia Entertainment, United Agents in the UK, and Personal PR.
Arnaud Valois (BPM, Spring Blossom, My Best Part)
David Bradley (Netflix’s Afterlife, Harry Potter, Hot Fuzz)
What stage of development is Good Grief in?
According to sources, production on the project started in late October 2022 and ended in mid-December 2022. On December 12th, Levy posted on Instagram, saying: “Happy. Tired. Blurry. The Good Grief film has ended. Thankful for a fantastic cast and crew that made filming my first movie such a complete joy. I’m looking forward to assembling everything. Notably, Paris, France, was listed as the location for the position. According to reports, both Paris, France, and London, United Kingdom, were used to film the movie.
