Kal Penn and Linda Hamilton Discuss Challenging Roles in Film

WHO:

Moviefone - The film 'Trust Me, I’m a Doctor' stars Abbie Cornish as Anna Nicole Smith, Kal Penn as Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, and Linda Hamilton as lawyer Ellyn Garofalo.

Coming Soon - Linda Hamilton discussed her role in the film and her collaboration with Kal Penn.

WHAT:

Moviefone - 'Trust Me, I’m a Doctor' focuses on the death of model and reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith.

Coming Soon - Linda Hamilton described her role as daunting, expressing that she hoped it would fall through.

WHERE:

Moviefone - The film is set to open in theaters.

WHEN:

Moviefone - 'Trust Me, I’m a Doctor' is scheduled to open in theaters on October 16, 2026.

Coming Soon - The film is also set to be released in theaters on October 16, 2026.

WHY:

Coming Soon - Linda Hamilton did not meet the real-life lawyer she portrays in the film, which contributed to her feelings about the role.

HOW:

Moviefone - The film was directed by Thane Economou, known for 'The Wedding Party'.

(UPDATED October 15, 2026 21:03 UTC)

The upcoming film 'Trust Me, I’m a Doctor' stars Abbie Cornish as Anna Nicole Smith, Kal Penn as Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, and Linda Hamilton as lawyer Ellyn Garofalo, and it focuses on the life and death of the model and reality TV star. Directed by Thane Economou, the film is set to open in theaters on October 16, 2026, and Hamilton has described her role as daunting, expressing her hope that it would fall through since she did not meet the real-life lawyer she portrays. In discussing her experience, Hamilton highlighted her collaboration with Kal Penn, emphasizing the challenges she faced in bringing her character to life.