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Druski Joins Emma Stone and Chris Pine in Baseball Rom-Com 'The Catch'

The comedian will play Emma Stone's security guard in the Universal Pictures film, directed by Dave McCary and set for a May 2027 release.

Jermaine Fowler, Emma Stone, and Chris Pine are pictured. Fowler is smiling at a podium, Stone is in black, and Pine wears sunglasses.
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Druski is continuing to expand his acting résumé.

The comedian and content creator has joined the cast of The Catch, an upcoming baseball-themed romantic comedy starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine. The film is being developed by Universal Pictures and is currently slated to arrive in theaters on May 21, 2027.

Per Deadline, Druski will portray a security guard working for Stone's character. Actress Ashley Padilla has also been added to the cast.

While plot details remain largely under wraps, the project has been described as a baseball-centered romantic comedy drawing comparisons to beloved films such as Bull Durham and Notting Hill.

The film will be directed by Dave McCary, who reunites with Stone following previous collaborations. Stone is also producing the film alongside McCary and Ali Herting through their Fruit Tree banner. Shawn Levy and Dan Levine are producing through 21 Laps, while Michael H. Weber is also attached as a producer.

The casting marks another major Hollywood opportunity for Druski, who has steadily transitioned from viral internet personality to actor and entertainer. He previously appeared in Universal's musical comedy Praise This and has continued to land larger roles across television and film.

Outside of acting, Druski is preparing for another career milestone. Later this month, he will host the 2026 BET Awards from Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. The comedian is set to become the youngest host in the event's 25-year history when the ceremony airs live on June 28.

"I grew up watching the BET Awards," Druski said in a statement. "To know the comedic legends that hosted before me set the bar so high, I'm just grateful to be a part of the history. But I'm still bringing my brand of comedy to the stage."

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