Ashley Padilla Joins Emma Stone Chris Pine Romantic Comedy

SNL breakout star Ashley Padilla has been cast in the upcoming Universal Pictures romantic comedy 'The Catch', directed by Dave McCary. The film, which stars Emma Stone and Chris Pine, is described as a baseball-themed rom-com and is scheduled for release in May 2027.
Why it matters
This marks a significant career milestone for Padilla, transitioning from a successful television comedy run to a major studio feature film lead.
Ashley Padilla , one of the true breakout stars to emerge from Saturday Night Live in the last several years, has joined to Emma Stone and Chris Pine in The Catch , a romantic comedy from Universal Pictures.
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