Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Gerald McCullouch | ... | Colin McCormack | |
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Dan Via | ... | Stewart Wisniewski |
Jaime Cepero | ... | Tee Bloom | |
Tamlyn Tomita | ... | Sharlene Hong | |
John Rubinstein | ... | Uncle Liam | |
Richard Riehle | ... | Al Rubin | |
Mackenzie Astin | ... | Paul | |
Leslie Easterbrook | ... | Mrs. McCormack | |
Brooke Anne Smith | ... | Amber | |
Mia Matthews | ... | Dr. Ackerman | |
Jay Jackson | ... | Rev. Lockwood | |
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Scott Henry | ... | Mike Steinman |
Patrick Richwood | ... | Bob Hansen | |
Fred Ochs | ... | Mr. Tom McCormack | |
Deidra Edwards | ... | Superfan |
Colin McCormack thinks he has it all - a great job, a steady stream of hot younger guys, and a best friend whose devotion he takes for granted. But when a charming and mercurial intern sweeps him off his feet, Colin sees a chance for something more: A family of his own. What he discovers instead is a shattering secret that may cost Colin everything -- and everyone -- he holds dear. By turns funny, heartbreaking and hopeful, DADDY explores the universal need for love and connection, and the evolving understanding of "family" in today's rapidly changing world. Following a buzz-heavy world premiere in New York and an extended run in LA, the critical smash play by actor Dan Via is now coming to the big screen, directed by Gerald McCullouch. Written by Dan Via
Gerald McCullouch directed and stars as Colin, an older professional gay man who hangs out with a platonic buddy named Stew, instigating an intimate relationship with a much-younger man, an intern at his office. This proves to be a sticking point in his close relationship with Stew, his neighbor and best friend since college, with jealousy rearing its head based on the simplistic notion that Stew isn't as attractive as Colin, can't get a date of his own and has deep-rooted feelings for his long-time pal. McCullouch toys with the clichés and stereotypes inherent in this scenario (the gays namedrop Madonna, go to the gym regularly, and hit the bars not for a thrilling night out but with the intent on finding sexual partners); however, having a gay protagonist who also likes sports isn't exactly groundbreaking, while the scenes of gay intimacy are merely hinted at. Gay love has been shown to better advantage as subplots in heterosexual-dominated films, which makes one wonder why McCulloch didn't (or wasn't allowed to) go all the way with his narrative. Playing it safe won't expand the boundaries of gay cinema--it never has. * from ****