The Friend

Synopsis

New York City writer Iris finds her comfortable, solitary life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her a Great Dane named Apollo. The huge dog immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life.

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Cast

Naomi Watts

Iris

Bill Murray

Walter

Ann Dowd

Marjorie

Constance Wu

Tuesday

Sarah Pidgeon

Val

Carla Gugino

Elaine

Noma Dumezweni

Barbara

Felix Solis

Hektor

Owen Teague

Carter

Bing

Apollo

Gina Costigan

Jocelyn

Josh Pais

Jerry

Cloé Xhauflaire

Camille

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Susan Wands

Female Dinner Guest

Susan Lynskey

Host

Joel Van Liew

Male Dinner Guest

Annie Fox

Jenna

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Carrie Vu

Viv

Sue Jean Kim

Blossom

Joe Castle Baker

Young Professor

Crew

Art

• Ike Oedel Graphic Designer
• Kelly McGehee Production Design
• Eric Tumolo Set Decoration
• Lauren King Title Designer

Camera

• Giles Nuttgens Director of Photography
• Gareth Manwaring Steadicam Operator
• Julian J. Delacruz "A" Camera Operator

Costume & Make-Up

• Stacey Battat Costume Design
• Maya Hardinge Makeup Department Head
• Robert Lugo Hair Department Head
• Jason Fink On Set Dresser
• Kyra Panchenko Makeup Department Head

Directing

• David Siegel Director
• Scott McGehee Director
• Mike Topoozian First Assistant Director

Editing

• Isaac Hagy Editor
• Yvan Lucas Colorist

Lighting

• Matthew Atwood Gaffer

Production

• David Siegel Producer
• Scott McGehee Producer
• Liza Chasin Producer
• Naomi Watts Executive Producer
• Margaret Chernin Executive Producer
• Mike Spreter Producer
• Avy Kaufman Casting
• Scotty Anderson Casting

Sound

• Jay Wadley Original Music Composer
• Trevor Gureckis Original Music Composer

Writing

• David Siegel Screenplay
• Scott McGehee Screenplay
• Sigrid Nunez Novel

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