'Coyote vs. Acme' Cast and Crew Held a 'Funeral Screening'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The team behind "Coyote vs. Acme" held a "funeral screening" when they feared the film would be permanently shelved by Warner Bros., reflecting their emotional struggle with the project's uncertain future.
- After Warner Bros. shelved the movie, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the rights in March 2025 and scheduled the theatrical release for August 28, allowing audiences to finally see the live-action-animation hybrid comedy.
- Actress Lana Condor described the funeral screening as a difficult experience filled with self-doubt and sadness for the many people involved in the project, likening it to a real funeral.
- Director Dave Green acknowledged multiple moments when he thought the film would never be released but found the funeral screening to be an emotional yet celebratory event, comparing it to a New Orleans jazz funeral.
- The screening served as a special occasion for the filmmakers and cast, including Will Forte and Lana Condor, to share the completed movie with friends and supporters for the first time.
