Ben Stiller's Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Debuts on Apple TV

Ben Stiller's new Apple TV comedy movie, 'The Dink,' has premiered, receiving a solid Rotten Tomatoes score. The film features Jake Johnson as a failed tennis prodigy who finds new purpose in pickleball.

21 Jul, 17:45 — 21 Jul, 21:28

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Ben Stiller, a prominent figure in comedy, is expanding his relationship with Apple TV+, where he also executive produces the acclaimed series 'Severance.' The release of 'The Dink' signifies a new venture into a popular genre and platform for the actor and producer.

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual35d ago

How Real Is the Pickleball in ‘The Dink’? A Pickleball Pro Takes on the Cast

THR sent its only contributor who moonlights as a pickleball instructor to assess the realism of the film's depiction of America's favorite low-pressure racket sport — and the actors' real-life skills.

By Julian Sancton

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