An early 2025 theatrical release is planned for writer/directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s grief drama that bowed at Telluride.

Naomi Watts and a very big dog are heading to cinemas. “The Friend,” a touching drama about a writer and editor whose literary mentor commits suicide and leaves her with his Great Dane to care for, has been acquired by Bleecker Street.

Scott McGehee and David Siegel wrote and directed the film based on Sigrid Nunez's book that will be released theatrically in 2025.

The movie 'The Friend' starring Bill Murray, Naomi Watts and a Great Dane, has been acquired by Bleecker Street.

Naomi Watts has solidified her unlikely friendship with Kim Kardashian, sending warm birthday wishes to the reality TV star on her 44th birthday.The British-Australian actress took to Instagram