Trailer Tuesday: The Friend Starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and Bing The Great Dane

Adapted from the best-selling novel, “The Friend” by Sigrid Nunez, the film of the same name stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray and Bing the Great Dane.

The film, from the powerhouse writing and directing team ScottMc Gehee and David Siegel, is set to release March 21, 2025.

If you’ve ever unexpectedly adopted a dog, you know how life-changing that moment can be and this film captures all the feels, as Watts becomes a dog Mom after the passing of her dear friend.

Get ready for the laughs and tears in what looks to be a paw-fect movie to curl up on the couch with your friends and furry friends alike!

Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable New York life upended when her friend and mentor Walter (Murray) bequeaths her his Great Dane, Apollo. The regal yet intractable beast is a constant reminder of Walter and causes various problems—yet as Iris bonds with Apollo, she begins to cope with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life.