Singer Role Model to Star in Netflix Romcom with Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo
- Tucker Pillsbury, known as Role Model, is making his acting debut in Netflix's upcoming rom-com Good Sex starring Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo.
- Role Model's growing music success, notably his 2024 album Kansas Anymore and the hit single "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," led to this new film opportunity.
- Directed by Lena Dunham, Good Sex follows Ally, a 40-year-old couples therapist played by Portman, who explores dating with two men in their 20s and 50s.
- Role Model shared the news on Instagram writing, "everyone say thank you lena <3," while the production company joked about his playful reputation.
- This film marks Role Model's on-screen debut and suggests a potential expansion of his artistic career beyond music into acting.
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Singer Role Model to star in Netflix romcom with Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo
Cape Elizabeth native Tucker Pillsbury is following his pop music success with a role in 'Good Sex,' which also stars Mark Ruffalo and will be directed by Lena Dunham.
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Natalie Portman to Star Opposite Mark Ruffalo and Tucker Pillsbury in 'Good Sex'
Natalie Portman was at the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend and it was announced that she would star opposite Mark Ruffalo and Tucker Pillsbury, the singer-songwriter known as Role Model, in the romantic comedy Good Sex for Netflix.
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