Production Details and Plot Synopsis
The buzz is building for The Catch, a new romantic comedy feature headlined by Academy Award winner Emma Stone and acclaimed actor Chris Pine. The project is officially set to commence principal photography this June, with a shooting schedule that will span locations in New York and Washington State through October. At the helm is director Dave McCary, who is also Stone’s husband, working from an original story by writers Patrick Kang and Michael Levin.
The film’s narrative is set against the high-stakes backdrop of the baseball World Series. The plot centers on a dedicated fan, played by Stone, whose life is irrevocably altered when she inadvertently interferes with a crucial play. Her character catches a home run ball that ultimately costs her team the championship. This single action plunges her into a whirlwind of intense public guilt and sudden, unwelcome fame, setting the stage for a story about redemption, love, and the unpredictable nature of fate.
Emma Stone’s Recent Projects and Upcoming Role
Emma Stone has continually chosen diverse and challenging roles since her Oscar-nominated performance in Damien Chazelle’s beloved musical La La Land. She solidified her artistic range with a series of collaborations with director Yorgos Lanthimos, including the Oscar-winning Poor Things, the anthology film Kinds of Kindness, and the recent 2025 release Bugonia. She also ventured into the western genre with Ari Aster’s Eddington. On the television side, Stone captivated audiences with her raw performance in the Paramount+ series The Curse and made a memorable appearance in the HBO Max show Fantasmas. Currently, The Catch stands as her only announced project in active development.
Chris Pine’s Career Moves and Next Appearances
For his part, Chris Pine has also maintained a dynamic career. His recent credits include a role in Carolina Cavalli’s The Kidnapping of Arabella and a standout performance as both director and star of the offbeat comedy Poolman. He also won over fans as the charming rogue Edgin in the hit fantasy adventure Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Audiences can next see Pine in Rachel Lambert’s romantic comedy-drama Carousel, which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. In it, he plays Noah, a man whose orderly life is thrown into delightful chaos upon the return of his high school ex-girlfriend, played by Jenny Slate.
Director Dave McCary’s Journey to The Catch
Director Dave McCary is poised for his sophomore feature film effort with The Catch. He made his directorial debut with the critically praised Brigsby Bear, a unique comedy-drama about a man creating a film based on the only television show he has ever known. McCary brings a wealth of experience from his many years as a director on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, where he helmed over 90 episodes and honed his skills in comedy timing and narrative storytelling. His transition to feature films marks an exciting progression in his directing career.
