Matthew Lillardhas established himself as one of the premier Scream Kings in Hollywood, but 21 years ago, he teamed up with a star fromThe Boysfor a slapstick comedy that’s returned to streaming charts. Lillard stars alongsideAntony StarrandSeth GreeninWithout a Paddle, the mystery/adventure film following three men who go camping in search of the lost D.B. Cooper money after one of their friends dies.Without a Paddleis currently streaming on Paramount+, and the film hasreturned to the streamer’s top 10,sitting at #8 at the time of writing.Without a Paddlewas maligned by critics who reviewed it at a 15% clip onRotten Tomatoes, but fans were kinder to the film, giving it a 68% score on the aggregate site. It grossed $73 million at the box office against a $19 million budget.
It took a team consisting ofFred Wolf,Harris Goldberg,Tom Nursall,Jay Leggett, andMitch Rouseto nail down the story and screenplay forWithout a Paddle, andSteven Brillwas tasked with directing the film. Brill made his directorial debut in 1995 onHeavyweights, the comedy starringBen Stillerthat’s currently streaming on Disney+, and he kicked off the 2000s with a pair ofAdam Sandlermovies,Little NickyandMr. Deeds. The former is only streaming on Roku, and the latter is only available via VOD. Brill followed his work onWithout a Paddleby teaming up withOwen WilsonforDrillbit Taylor. The 2008 teen action comedy saw theStickstar team up withDrake and JoshveteranJosh Peck, and fans can watch it on Paramount+.
Matthew Lillard Is Joining the MCU
Matthew Lillard is no stranger to working with franchises, but next year he’ll make his debut in the biggest movie/TV franchise of all time.Lillard has been tapped for a role inDaredevil: Born AgainSeason 2,which is still currently filming after beginning production shortly before the Season 1 premiere on Disney+.Lillard broke his silence on the role last month, mentioning that his role in Season 2 is small, but that he believes there is room not only for him to be brought back, but the role to be expanded upon.
Without a Paddleis one of the most popular movies in America onParamount+. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Lillard’s future projects.
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