The Friend
New York City writer Iris finds her comfortable, solitary life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor...
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.
Genres: Drama, Comedy
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.
Cast
Bill Murray
Walter
Carla Gugino
Elaine
Felix Solis
Hektor
Constance Wu
Tuesday
Gary Littman
Grant
Naomi Watts
Iris
Ann Dowd
Marjorie
Josh Pais
Jerry
Owen Teague
Carter
Sue Jean Kim
Blossom
Noma Dumezweni
Barbara
Margaret Chernin
Executive Producer
Jess Gabor
Stella
Sarah Pidgeon
Val
Joel Van Liew
Male Dinner Guest
David Siegel
Director
Gina Costigan
Jocelyn
Scott McGehee
Director
Sarah Baskin
Mara
Bing
Apollo
Cloé Xhauflaire
Camille
Susan Wands
Female Dinner Guest
Susan Lynskey
Host
Annie Fox
Jenna
Carrie Vu
Viv
Joe Castle Baker
Young Professor
Anna Fikhman
Nosy Neighbor