Magnolia Pictures announced today that they acquired North American rights to Best Man Down, a new comedy from writer-director Ted Koland starring Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin and Frances O’Connor. The plot centers around Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long), a bride and groom forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest when the latter’s obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Labine), unexpectedly dies at their wedding in Phoenix. When they arrive, they begin to realize there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye.

“We’re pleased to be handling Best Man Down, a charming film that features excellent performances from a completely winning cast,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. Magnolia plans a summer release through their Ultra VOD program, debuting the film on all VOD platforms a month prior to its theatrical release.