Kristen Wiig and Jonah Hill to Star in Warner Bros Comedy 'Cut Off': A Look at the Upcoming Film and Their Latest Projects
Kristen Wiig, an Oscar and multi-Emmy nominee, is set to star alongside Jonah Hill in the upcoming Warner Bros original comedy film, Cut Off. The movie is scheduled to start filming this fall and is slated for a global theatrical release on July 17, 2026. Cut Off follows the story of two wealthy siblings who find themselves cut off from their parents. The production has secured a $10 million California tax credit for the $49 million project. The film is co-written by Ezra Woods and produced by Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin from Strong Baby, with Warner Bros executives overseeing the project.
In addition to her role in Cut Off, Kristen Wiig is also starring in and executive producing the second season of the Apple TV+ comedy series, Palm Royale, set to return this fall. Her performance in the first season earned her an Emmy nomination, one of 12 nominations in her career. Wiig will also appear as the villain in Universal's upcoming family film, Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, releasing on September 26. She was previously nominated for an Original Screenplay Oscar for the hit comedy Bridesmaids in 2012. Wiig is represented by CAA, Relevant, and Karl Austen.
Jonah Hill, who co-wrote, directed, and produced the upcoming Apple comedy Outcome, is also involved in various other projects. He recently directed the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary Stutz and made his feature directorial debut with Mid90s for A24. Hill is represented by WME, LBI Entertainment, Narrative, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes, etc.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Kristen Wiig and Jonah Hill in Cut Off promises to deliver a unique and entertaining comedy experience for audiences. With their impressive track records in the entertainment industry, both actors bring their talent and creativity to this upcoming Warner Bros production, set to hit theaters in 2026.