Tiffany Haddish known for her role in 'Girls Trip' is set to feature in Adam Rifkin's new movie ' Toad '. She will be part of a cast that includes James Franco and Christopher Meloni. This psychedelic stoner comedy also stars Katt Williams Craig Robinson James Paxton and Oliver Wyman.
'Toad' Movie Production and Storyline Details Revealed
Architect is handling worldwide sales for 'Toad' in Berlin's EFM. The filming is scheduled to commence in Q2 2025 in Atlanta. 'Toad' is produced under the Laugh Factory Presents banner a feature film venture from David Fuhrer John Weiser and Laugh Factory founder Jamie Masada. Mark O’Sullivan from DLNQNT is the executive producer.
The movie 's narrative centers around Sam and Alex played by James Paxton and Oliver Wyman. These two stoners become entangled with crime lord Charles portrayed by Craig Robinson. They are tasked with transporting a mysterious box from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Driven by curiosity Sam and Alex open the box and discover live psychedelic Sonoran “acid” toads. When the toads overheat they attempt mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and inadvertently dose themselves with the toads' psychedelic secretion.
Tiffany Haddish and Other Actors Embark on a Trippy Journey in 'Toad'
The movie follows Sam and Alex’s Trippy journey to Las Vegas. They are accompanied by a talking toad spirit-guide named Earl voiced by Katt Williams. Along their journey they encounter several eccentric characters. These include a dangerous biker gang a sex cult a chainsaw-wielding maniac and a French chef with sinister intentions all seeking the toad cargo.
Tiffany Haddish's specific role in 'Toad' has not been detailed in the currently available information. However her addition to the cast suggests she will play a significant part in the unfolding comedic events and the bizarre encounters within the movie's narrative.
Behind the Scenes of 'Toad': Crew and Production Insights
'Toad' is a collaborative effort. The screenplay is a joint work by Piers Ashworth and Adam Rifkin . Production is managed by Brad Wyman known for 'Monster' and Michael P.J. Gerstein of futureIII Entertainment Corporation along with producer Mike Kolko. Vincent J. Guastini who worked on 'World War Z' is responsible for SFX creature creation. Augenblick Studios is also part of the in-camera creative team.
Producer Brad Wyman described 'Toad' as an offbeat and surreal comedy . He highlighted the escalating absurdity of situations and characters designed to evoke strong laughter from audiences. Director Rifkin expressed his excitement about the project praising the producers and Laugh Factory for assembling a talented cast to drive the story and provide viewers with comedic relief.
'Toad' Anticipated as a Surreal Comedy Escape for Moviegoers
Adam Rifkin's direction in 'Toad' is expected to deliver an unusual comedic experience. With Tiffany Haddish and the ensemble cast the movie is positioned as a potential antidote for audiences seeking lighthearted entertainment. The premise of a psychedelic stoner comedy with talking toads and bizarre characters suggests a movie that aims for over-the-top humor and escapism.
While James Franco's involvement has drawn some attention due to past controversies the focus remains on the film's comedic potential and the ensemble cast's performance including Tiffany Haddish's contribution to this anticipated project. 'Toad' is set to be the first movie under the Laugh Factory Presents banner marking a new venture in feature film production for the comedy institution.