Rob has always been a fan favorite for his role as chuck shurley, which is why hes been invited to and attended many cons over the years. A new friend lizzy caplan helps a newly unemployed superhero. New trailer for the sidekick from the sidekick on vimeo michael j. Weithorn stopped by the cbr yacht at comiccon international 20 to discuss their new short, the sidekick. Sdcc the sidekick takes center stage with premiere of superhero comedy. Max rob benedict is an aging super sidekick who ends up jobless after 18 years of loyal service to captain wonder ron livingston. Feb 02, 2015 rob benedict has felt like a sidekick all his life. The oldest elasticwaste baby, son of robert patrick benedict and mollie benedict. The film stars carrie preston and seana kofoed, and rob plays larry, the jerk friend of the group. Waiting rob benedict is an actor best known for his roles in tv and films including felicity, supernatural and the movie waiting.
Thanks also to his manager for helping to arrange the interview. He had done a film rob and richard were friends and richard was incredibly helpful in helping us navigate the process, putting us together. Weithorn and rob benedict s short the sidekick has been kicking around since 20, but today its being released on itunes. The sidekick interviews with rob benedict, lizzy caplan, jordan peele, josh meyers, jason ritter, richard speight jr. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family robert patrick benedict born september 21, 1970 is an american stage and screen actor. He is best known for his work on the television series supernatural, threshold, felicity and the comedy film waiting. The sidekick interviews with rob benedict, lizzy caplan, jordan. Weithorn the king of queens, a little help and writeractor rob benedict supernatural, waiting and featuring a powerhouse cast including ron livingston office space, swingers, lizzy caplan mean girls, cloverfield, jordan peele key and peele, martin starr knocked up, superbad and jason ritter happy endings, parenthood, the. Rob benedict is an actor, writer and musician, best known for his roles on supernatural and felicity and the movie waiting. Description above from the wikipedia article rob benedict, licensed under ccbysa, full list of contributors on wikipedia. The sidekick is a 30 minute short written by rob benedict and directed by michael j weithorn. The sidekick is a hilarious short film that stars some of the funniest comedic actors working today. Weithorn the king of queens and writerstar rob benedict supernatural comes the story of max. Robert patrick benedict born september 21, 1970 is an american stage and screen actor.
Weithorn the king of queens and writer star rob benedict supernatural comes the story of max. He is best known for his work on the television series supernatural. Ive always kind of felt like ive been everybodys buddy, says the supernatural actor, who grew up with a brother nearly a foot. The short about career sidekick max mccabe works well as a standalone film but the team behind it has hopes. The sidekick is a hilarious short film directed by michael weithorn that stars some of the funniest comedic actors working today. He gets winded on stairs, forgets things, and has a hard time with the whole growing older thing. For years, hes been the sidekick to captain wonder livingston but now that hes about to turn 40, hes growing lazy and is quickly fired.
Jan 30, 2020 the sidekick is a short film released in 20 directed by michael j. He is perhaps best known for his work on the television sciencefiction series threshold and the college drama felicity. A fan page dedicated to the actor rob benedict supernatural, felicity, and the movie waiting. From rob benedict and michael weithorns short film the sidekick. As career sidekick max mccabe pushes 40 and his job performance starts to lose its youthful zip, he is unceremoniously fired by his superhero boss and cast adrift in a world that seems to have no use for an aging professional buddy. Very well scripted, this film depicts a struggle that many of us go through. The sidekick is a 30 minute short written by rob benedict and directed by michael j. Weithorn the king of queens, a little help and writerstar rob benedict supernatural, waiting. Rob benedict is an actor best known for his roles in tv and films including supernatural, felicity, and the movie waiting. American film actors, american television actors and northwestern university alumni contribute.
Released 20, the sidekick stars rob benedict, lizzy caplan, ron livingston, jason ritter the movie has a runtime of about 28 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. The sidekick is a fresh comedic take on the superhero genre. With rob benedict, ron livingston, lizzy caplan, martin starr. American film actors, american television actors and northwestern university alumni. It followed a few aging sidekicks who just werent living up to their super number two role anymore.
Supernatural alum rob benedict talks the sidekick exclusive. Ron livingston, lizzy caplan, jordan peele, martin starr, josh meyers, laura silverman and fred stoller are among the fantastic cast the film, written by and starring rob benedict, is the story of max mccabe benedict, a career superhero sidekick. Weithorn and rob benedicts new short the sidekick explores such a scenario through the story of 40yearold career sidekick, max mccabe played by actor and writer rob benedict who is fired by his boss and left to try to figure out how to break back into the fastpaced world of superherodom. Every superhero needs a trusty sidekick, and it looks like doctor strange benedict cumberbatch just got one. When career sidekick max mccabe benedict gets sidelined in favor of a new model. Actorwriter rob benedict and director michael weithorn humorously explore this side of the universe with the digital release of their short film, the sidekick. He is perhaps best known for his role in the cw series, supernatural in which he plays god, and has recurred into its final, 15th season. Rob benedict is an actor best known for his roles in tv and films including felicity, supernatural and the movie waiting. I wish it should go in the museum of supernatural history. Weithorn and rob benedicts short the sidekick has been kicking around since 20, but today its being released on itunes. His 25 year career includes more than 70 television and movie credits. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
A wideeyed actor with a knack for playing strange characters, rob benedict is perhaps best known for playing keri russells peculiar dorm mate richard on the critically acclaimed series felicity. Robert patrick benedict born september 21, 1970 is an american stage, film and television actor and writer. Jul 30, 20 the film, written by and starring rob benedict, is the story of max mccabe benedict, a career superhero sidekick. It has been a whirlwind journey for creator and star rob benedict of the geek favorite film the sidekick. Rob is known and part of the spnfamily supernatural family not only because of his role in supernatural but also kings of con, name used also for his team when rob has participated to mad mudder with other members of the cast and singer, richard speight jr, jared padalecki, jensen ackles, osric chau and jason manns. In the sidekick, a superhero short starring rob benedict who also wrote the film, ron livingston, lizzy caplan, josh meyers, ian barinholtz, and others, a slew of number twos in tights lament their chosen line of work while also setting out to be the best they can be. Im clearly the better sibling and everyone knows it. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for the sidekick 20. Weithorn the king of queens, a little help and writeractor rob benedict supernatural, waiting. It has been seeing a lot of success from comic con to the film festival circuit.
Premiering exclusively at san diego comiccon in 20, the smash indie hit is finally. Benedict wong will be the sidekick in marvels doctor strange. Now you can purchase the film via digital download on itunes. When he loses his job, he has to figure out what to do with his life. The sidekick panel recap starring rob benedict, ron livingston, lizzy caplan. Weithorn the king of queens, a little help and writerstar rob. Another project trying to generate buzz at sdcc this year is rob benedicts the sidekick. A new friend lizzy caplan helps a newly unemployed superhero sidekick rob benedict readjust to life as an ordinary citizen. Sdcc the sidekick takes center stage with premiere of. Whats trending interviews rob, josh and richard from the featurette the sidekick at comiccon 20. It was the pet project of wellknown houston furniture outlet owner jim mattress mac mcingvale, who in partnership with chuck norris and his kick drugs out of schools campaign invested 8 million dollars in producing this movie. Superhero tales are the genre du jour, but a new short film offers a very different perspective on the caped trend. Jul 30, 20 the sidekick, written by and starring rob benedict, is the story of max mccabe benedict, a career superhero sidekick.
Ron livingston, lizzy caplan, jordan peele, martin starr, josh meyers, laura silverman and fred stoller are among the fantastic cast the sidekick, written by and starring rob benedict, is the story of max mccabe benedict, a career superhero sidekick. The short follows max mccabe played by benedict, sidekick to captain wonder played by ron livington until he is fired and replaced, because he has grown indifferent to the job. Rob benedicts comedic short film the sidekick was released on july 18, 20 via itunes, vimeo, amazon, and hulu. Weithorn the king of queens and writerstar rob benedict supernatural comes the story of max mccabe, career sidekick. The short follows max mccabe played by benedict, sidekick to captain wonder played by ron livington until he is fired and replaced. The sidekick interviews with rob benedict, lizzy caplan. Born and raised in columbia, missouri, benedict received a degree in performance studies from northwestern university. According to the hollywood reporter, benedict wong. Actorwriter rob benedict and director michael weithorn humorously explore this side of the universe with the digital release of their short film. A huge thank you to rob benedict for answering these questions for the fans. In a world populated by fairly unremarkable superheroes and supervillains portrayed by an ensemble of comedic actors. Weithorn the king of queens, a little help and writeractor rob benedict.
Sep 11, 20 rob benedict is an actor, writer and musician, best known for his roles on supernatural and felicity and the movie waiting. The cast and creators of the sidekick were on hand at comiccon international for the premiere screening of the superhero comedy from supernatural actor rob benedict and the king of queens cocreator michael j. Sidekick star rob benedict shares whos in his sidekick. Rob benedict has felt like a sidekick all his life. Benedict plays a recurring character on the tv show. Another project trying to generate buzz at sdcc this year is rob benedict s the sidekick. Max portrayed by rob benedict is a super hero sidekick, but also a very normal guy. He struggles to find a place in the world, attempting to find other sidekick opportunities but the pickins are slim. Well, it looks like we werent the only ones who enjoyed the film. The sidekick is a fresh comedic take on the superhero genre, as well as an allegory about the struggle to find oneas purpose in life even as one is.
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