Ashley Padilla, known for breakout work on “Saturday Night Live,” has signed on for Universal’s comedy “The Catch,” which stars Emma Stone and Chris Pine, according to reports from Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. The film is produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine’s 21 Laps, alongside Fruit Tree, Stone’s banner that she runs with Dave McCary.
Details of the plot are limited. While the official logline is currently being kept under wraps, prior reporting describes the story as centering on a baseball fan character played by Stone. In that version, the fan accidentally changes the trajectory of a game-winning catch. Both outlets indicate Padilla’s addition to the cast, but neither provides further character specifics or a complete synopsis.
Universal’s “The Catch” is positioned as a romantic comedy with Stone and Pine leading. No release date or additional casting beyond Padilla and the leads is included in the provided reports.
