Trending Now - Star-studded Cast Unveiled for Desplechin's New Comedy Film

WHO:

Deadline - Alfre Woodard, J.K. Simmons, Jason Schwartzman, André Holland, Noémie Merlant, Golshifteh Farahani, Teddie Allen, and Felicity Jones are part of the cast for Arnaud Desplechin's film.

Variety - The film features an all-star international cast including Alfre Woodard, J.K. Simmons, Felicity Jones, Jason Schwartzman, Noémie Merlant, Golshifteh Farahani, André Holland, and Teddie Allen.

WHAT:

Deadline - The film is titled "The Thing That Hurts" and is currently underway.

Variety - The film is described as a bittersweet comedy.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film is being shot in France.

Variety - The film is set in Paris.

WHEN:

Variety - Filming for "The Thing That Hurts" started on Tuesday, April 5th, 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The film centers on a group of patients who converge in Paris following a significant event (the death of a character).

HOW:

Deadline - The film is written by Kamen Velkovsky and Arnaud Desplechin.

Deadline - The film is being executive-produced by Wes Anderson and financed by Silver Screen Global.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 17:28 UTC)

Filming for the bittersweet comedy titled "The Thing That Hurts" began on Sunday, in Paris, featuring an impressive international cast that includes Alfre Woodard, J.K. Simmons, Felicity Jones, and Jason Schwartzman, among others. The film, written by Kamen Velkovsky and Arnaud Desplechin, revolves around a group of patients who come together in the city following a significant event. Executive-produced by Wes Anderson and financed by Silver Screen Global, this project is already generating excitement in the film community.