Anxious People: Jason Segel is now a part of Angelina Jolie's upcoming comedy adaptation and here's everything we know so far

Film Independent 2023 Directors Close-Up - Casting And Directing Actors: "Shrinking" With Creator Jason Segel And Team - Source: Getty
Film Independent 2023 Directors Close-Up - Casting And Directing Actors: "Shrinking" With Creator Jason Segel And Team - Source: Getty

The upcoming comedy movie, Anxious People, has already become intriguing news for all the lovers of the novel by Fredrik Backman on which the movie is based. The movie will tell the story of how an open house turns into a chaotic situation when a bank robber takes the people hostage.

Amidst the chaos, secrets are revealed and stories are shared. This ties the group together. Angelina Jolie is the lead in the movie. Along with Angelina Jolie, Jason Segel has been recently announced as also a part of the movie.


Everything we know so far about the upcoming comedy movie Anxious People

The star-studded cast of Anxious People is making headlines. Jason Segel and Angelina Jolie are set to appear along with the White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood. Jason Segel has had a long and successful acting career, with his first break in the series Freaks and Geeks. He got even more recognition for being a part of How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to 2014.

He has also done numerous other movies and TV shows. His other notable works include The Muppets, The End of the Tour, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and many more.

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The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Red Carpet - Source: Getty

The storyline of Anxious People looks quite promising as a comedy movie. The addition of Jason Segel to the movie definitely promises to capture the novel’s magic. The movie is being directed by none other than Marc Forster.

Marc Foster has already proven that he is capable of handling novel adaptations already, with his work on the movie A Man Called Otto. It can be expected that he definitely understands what makes Anxious People. The unexpected connections in the storyline will definitely come to life through his deft hands at direction.

In the movie, Angelina Jolie takes the role of Zara, and Aimee Lou Wood takes on the role of Grace, the bank robber. Though the exact role of Jason Segel is yet to be confirmed, it can be understood that his role will definitely be a crucial one in the movie. The production of the movie is already underway. Did you know that there is a Netflix series that features the storyline of the novel? The series was released in the year 2021.

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"Eddington" Red Carpet - The 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Source: Getty

The international sales are handled by none other than Black Bear. The domestic sales are being handled by WME Independent. Anxious People is not going to be just another comedy movie but rather a movie with unexpected twists. Jason Segel’s talent for bringing in the ability to add both a goofy and sensitive touch to his character will definitely come in handy in the movie.

The movie’s creative team, director Marc Foster and screenwriter David Magee, are veterans in their respective fields. Their works give us viewers the confidence that they will make this movie worthwhile. It will definitely be a wholesome experience.

They know how to balance the funny with the profound aspects. After we saw Angelina Jolie in her newest biographical movie, Maria, where she portrays the role of opera singer Maria Callas, the expectation from her fans has increased manifold, and rightfully so.

The date of the release of Anxious People is yet to be announced.


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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew