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Joel McHale to star in Kevin Cate’s next short film
The casting was confirmed in a collaborative Instagram video, while Cate’s recent shorts have amassed millions of views.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Joel McHale will appear in the next short film by director Kevin Cate, the two announced in a joint video posted on Oct. 23, Variety reported.
Cate will work again with the core crew behind his viral 2023 sci‑fi short “Open Door,” which logged over 33 million views across YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram, and is slated for a feature adaptation.
His recent short “Birthday Flight,” released in September, reached a million views; the new project will be produced under Cate’s Clinging Vine Films banner.
McHale, known for hosting “The Soup” and starring in Fox’s “Animal Control,” has also appeared this year in “Scream 7” and the satire “Stop! That! Train!”
Key facts
- Joel McHale was confirmed as the star of Kevin Cate’s upcoming short film. (variety.com)
- The announcement was made in a collaborative video posted on Oct. 23. (variety.com)
- Cate will reuse the core team from his previous shorts, including the viral 2023 “Open Door.” (variety.com)
- “Open Door” has amassed over 33 million views on social platforms. (variety.com)
- Cate’s recent short “Birthday Flight” reached a million views after its September release. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Joel McHale to Star in Short Film From ‘Open Door’ Director Kevin Cate (EXCLUSIVE)”
