Vince Vaughn's Reunion For 22-Year-Old Cult Classic In Hulu's New Sci-Fi Was A Complete "Accident" Vince Vaughn's latest sci-fi action comedy on Hulu is set to reunite him with a former co-star in an unexpected twist. Filmmaker BenDavid Grabinski, who directed and wrote the film, revealed that the reunion with Stephen Root was entirely unintentional. The movie, titled Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, premiered at SXSW and follows Vaughn's character, Nick, and James Marsden's Mike, two gangsters navigating a time machine and their shared love interest, Eiza González's Alice. During an interview with ScreenRant's Ash Crossan at SXSW, Grabinski discussed the accidental nature of the reunion. When asked if the film intentionally included a Dodgeball reunion between Vaughn and Root, Grabinski explained that the only part of the movie written specifically for an actor was Root's role. Root, a frequent collaborator, had appeared in nearly every film Grabinski had directed, including the 2021 comedy thriller Happily and a voice role in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023). Grabinski emphasized that Root's involvement was non-negotiable, even though it caused some friction with casting decisions. The 2004 cult classic Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, in which Vaughn and Root starred, remains a beloved sports comedy. It holds a 72% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and is widely regarded as a near-acclaimed film. While the new movie's plot doesn't hinge on the reunion, Grabinski noted that the accidental connection adds a nostalgic element. The film's premise, however, centers on the characters' survival in a time-travel scenario, with Vaughn and Root's roles as secondary characters. Critics have praised Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice for its humor and energy, though some have pointed out flaws in its jokes and presentation.#sxsw #ben_david_grabinski #vince_vaughn #eiza_gonzalez #stephen_root
