Kate McKinnon Joins Comedy Film I'm With Stupid
Jacob Tremblay, Ego Nwodim and Chabely Ponce also join the ensemble cast of the comedy as production is set for early 2027.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Comedy
Kate McKinnon, Jacob Tremblay, Ego Nwodim and Chabely Ponce have joined the cast of the comedy film I'm With Stupid. Hannah Pearl Utt is directing from a screenplay by Carolina Barlow and Peter Kelly, with Upgrade handling international sales.
Why it matters
The casting adds recognizable comedy talent to an independent project that is preparing to be presented to buyers. The ensemble could help the film reach a new generation of comedy audiences.
Production is scheduled for February and March 2027, with Mallory Schwartz and Jen Goyne Blake producing. The film's budget and domestic distributor have not been disclosed.
The players
Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon is an American comedian and actress known for her work on Saturday Night Live and in film.
Upgrade
Upgrade is a film sales and distribution company handling international sales for I'm With Stupid.
The details
McKinnon plays Principal Dunlap, an unpopular administrator, while Tremblay plays Noah, a high school senior with little motivation. Nwodim portrays Ms. Reed, an unconventional English teacher, and Ponce plays Hadley, Noah's wealthy classmate. Rich Delia is overseeing casting.
Timeline
Production of I'm With Stupid is scheduled for February and March 2027.
Upgrade will present the project to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market.
Market Landscape
Independent comedies commonly seek presales at the American Film Market before production begins, and this project follows that path. Pairing established comedy performers with a first-time ensemble structure is a familiar strategy for attracting buyers.
Viewers will have to wait until the film completes production in 2027 and secures a distributor before they can watch it. No release platform or theatrical date has been announced.
The takeaway
Casting announcements like this often signal a project's momentum well before release, so watch for distributor news as production approaches. Readers interested in the film can follow updates from its sales and production team.
What happens next
Production is scheduled for February and March 2027, and the project will be presented to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market.
Further reading
Explore more comedy films to see how new projects like this one are developing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.
