Summary
Jason Segel is shifting from his usual comedic roles to star in the psychological thriller Sponsor, directed by James Ponsoldt, with whom he previously collaborated on Shrinking. In this film, Segel plays Peter, whose life spirals after a DUI crash, forcing him into a recovery program where he encounters a sinister mentor named Jerry, still to be cast. Segel and Ponsoldt aim to explore the dark side of support turning into control, and the project is backed by Platinum Dunes, promising an unsettling narrative that delves into the world of recovery.