ON THE COUNT OF THREE

Without a doubt, ON THE COUNT OF THREE, the brilliant directorial debut from stand-up comedian and actor Jerrod Carmichael, was one of my favorite Sundance titles from last year. Coined a darkly comedic thriller, the story follows Val (also played by the talented Carmichael) and his best friend Kevin (Christopher Abbott), as they make a pact to end their lives when the day is done…but before they go, they have to dedicate the day attending to some unfinished business. With powerful performances, absurd and pitch-dark humor, and a tone that is simultaneously heartbreaking and hopeful, ON THE COUNT OF THREE tackles some difficult subjects that aren’t always easy to translate onto the screen, all the while remaining a lively buddy comedy. The film premiered at Sundance 2021 and has been acquired by Annapurna Pictures. So, while we await the general release, here is a great interview with Carmichael, talking about the film.

—Mimi Li, Development Assistant