NEWS
Who’s On First is currently packaging its third feature, A COUNTRY THE SIZE OF WALES.
Developed with the support of Ffilm Cymru and written by Matt Redd, the film tells the extraordinary true story of firebrand Welsh freedom fighters in the 1960s. Incensed by the actions of the British government, they started a bombing campaign targeting the investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales.
More announcements to follow.
Who’s On First recently completed its second feature, the romantic comedy drama, AND MRS, starring Booksmart and American Horror Story actor Billie Lourd, BAFTA breakthrough winner Aisling Bea, and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Colin Hanks.
The film is co-produced and financed by US partners, FirstGen Content - helmed by Michael Dalto and Best Picture Academy Award Winner, Mollye Asher (Nomadland) - and will be distributed by Vertigo Releasing and Netflix in the UK and Universal Pictures internationally.
ON RELEASE
"The Exchange is hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt. A unique fish out of water story, it's much more than a face value, raunchy comedy. In reality, it’s a complex look at small-town small-mindedness. It just so happens to be hilarious… this film will surprise you in the best way possible.”
REEL NEWS DAILY
"In this delightful teen comedy, a giant white squirrel costume is destroyed. It’s a metaphor – white squirrels, being rare, stand out and are shunned by other rodents… Canada’s self-satisfied claim of superiority over Americans when it comes to racial harmony is lampooned. The Exchange flips the script – and it’s funny, because it’s true.”
TORONTO GLOBE & MAIL - Critic’s Pick
“It's a very funny set-up and very well done.”
FILMWEEK - NPR LOS ANGELES
“It stands apart from other films of its ilk thanks to biting humor, and a captivating supporting turn from star Avan Jogia.”
PARADE MAGAZINE
"The Exchange is the perfect throwback to 2000s teen comedies… it’s exactly what everyone needs for Friday night entertainment.”
FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE
“From Paris With Love… As feel good and heartwarming as things can get.”
AIPT COMICS
“An exceptionally charismatic performance by Avan Jogia as the glamorous Stéphane really makes The Exchange tick… What a joy to watch an actor with such terrific comedic timing sneak in and tug on heartstrings when least expected.”
CINEMASCHOLARS.COM
“Avan Jogia and Ed Oxenbould each vibe energies, bonding just as wonderfully onscreen as the duo likely bonded offscreen. They share so many truly great moments together that make The Exchange worth watching… I loved their friendship, which makes the emotional gear-shift of the final act into a harmonious character-driven success.”
JOSH AT THE MOVIES
“The Exchange is a fun zero to hero film based on a true story, thanks to some great performances by Ed Oxenbould and Avan Jogia. Definitely worth checking out. RATING: A”
WORLDFILMGEEK.COM
“The Exchange. See it. That should be my review. It is honestly all that I need to do… The film is hilarious and will keep you laughing the entire time.”
ROTUND REVIEWS
“It's a sweet reminder that your plans may not always turn out as expected, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.”
NORTH SHORE MOVIES
WHO?
Who’s On First is a UK based film and television production company specialising in smart genre pieces with international appeal. It was founded in 2017 by producer Dan Hine.
Its first feature, the coming-of-age comedy The Exchange, was released on Apple and other digital platforms in North America to glowing reviews in 2021.
Its second feature, the high concept comedy drama And Mrs, recently completed post production in Australia and will be available in theatres worldwide in late 2024. Festival details will be announced shortly.
Who’s On First takes its name from the famous Abbott & Costello sketch, a legendary skit about a baseball team that set the benchmark for all wordplay-related comedy that followed. It is both the question and the answer.