Netflix just released a teaser for Christopher Guest’s next comedy film “Mascots,” set in the competitive world of sports mascots. The film will be available to subscribers starting October 13.
A previously released flyer for the movie said, “Welcome to all the drama, intrigue and occasional excitement of the 8th World Mascot Association Championships, where a group of ‘unusual’ men and women, with big heads and furry suits, compete to win the prestigious Gold Fluffy Award and be crowned best mascot in the world.”
The film is written by Mr. Guest and Jim Piddock, who stars in the film and was also the second person to ever agree to a dinner interview with me. Looking back, I think that November 2008 interview could have been better written and more in-depth because Jim has had an interesting career. But that’s on me, as he was fantastic, funny company and I have no doubt that “Mascots” is going to be hilarious.
Actor Michael Hitchcock — the 65th stranger featured on this site — also stars in the new movie. When I met him in October 2014 he shared stories about his love of improvisational comedy and his long career in television and film.