The Idea of You
2024 · Music · Comedy
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Film / 2026
Power Ballad
Directed by
John Carney
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
The story
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Cast
Paul RuddRick
Nick JonasDanny Wilson
Peter McDonaldSandy
Marcella PlunkettRachel
Havana Rose LiuMarcia
Jack ReynorMac
Rory KeenanBinzer
Keith McErleanKyle
Paul ReidBernie
Beth FallonAja
Emma Rose CreanerClaire
Robert MitchellGeorge
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Juliette CrosbieBarbara
Oisin Walsh AgnewIndigo Dreams Band Member
Aidan LynchIndigo Dreams Band Member
Henry LoveIndigo Dreams Band Member
Kieran HurleyIndigo Dreams Band Member
Aaron DelaneyShop Assistant
Isa MooneyReceptionist - MDP
Peter McGannMr. Feeney
Amy HubermanMs. Carney
Dylan KellyAndy
Harry WalpoleLounge Boy
Martha BreenAisling
Naoimh WheltonLaura
Dolores DevaujanyDuty Nurse
Gavin GlassBusker
Orén KinlanYoung Thief
Emma DoranFlight Attendant
Ebimie AnthonyMac Darling Employee
Randy GuineVenue Security Guard
Sophie VavasseurAmanda
Alexa Scout FagenLaurie
Thalia HeffernanSara
Adrian GaitanLA Partier
Kai Fung RieckSecurity Guy (Danny's House)
Bogdan KumšackijSecurity Guy 2 (Danny's House)
Kelsey BronSiobhan
Eoghan FungeDeclan
Daiana MadeiraStage Manager
Aoife CarneyYoung Aja
Cillian ByrneDanny's Band - Bass Guitar Player
Colm LyndseyDanny's Band - Electric Guitar Player
Rachel GraceDanny's Band - Keyboard Player
Mae HigginsElaine (uncredited)
Kelly ThorntonLinda (uncredited)
Ruby Conway DunneLinda (uncredited)
Dean PanterLA Lawyer (uncredited)
Kellie El MayssMick - Lawyer Intern (uncredited)
Ian DillonWedding Guest (uncredited)
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