Get ready for a wild ride through the cutthroat world of Wall Street, where laughter meets existential dread. Tom Blyth’s latest project, Bull Run, is set to hit screens this November, and it’s anything but your typical finance flick. But here’s where it gets intriguing: this existential comedy, directed by first-time feature filmmaker Alfredo Barrios Jr., isn’t just about numbers and deals—it’s about finding meaning in the chaos of high finance. And this is the part most people miss: it’s based on Bill Keenan’s memoir, Discussion Materials: Tales of a Rookie Wall Street Investment Banker, adding a layer of authenticity that’s both hilarious and thought-provoking.
Vertical has snagged the U.S. rights to the film, which stars Blyth as Bobby Sanders, a former pro hockey player turned junior investment banker. Alongside him are Chris Diamantopoulos (Silicon Valley) and Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire), with a stellar ensemble cast including Zach Villa, Jordyn Denning, and Alyshia Ochse. The story follows Bobby’s journey as he grapples with life’s big questions while navigating the ruthless world of Wall Street. But here’s the controversial part: does success in finance truly equate to finding purpose? Or is it just another illusion?
Barrios, known for his work on Magnum P.I. and Shelter, brings Keenan’s script to life with a blend of humor and sharp critique. Keenan himself quipped, ‘Wall Street gave me an existential crisis. Making Bull Run gave me free craft services and a producer credit. I should’ve led with the movie.’ Barrios added, ‘Tom Blyth and our cast are absolute revelations. If audiences have half as much fun watching it as we did making it, they’re in for a treat.’
Vertical’s senior VP of acquisitions, Tony Piantedosi, praised the film’s unique approach: ‘Alfredo has crafted a fun ride and a ruthless critique, with Tom delivering a sharp script through the fourth wall with natural comic timing.’
Beyond Bull Run, Blyth continues to shine, from his role as Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes to his upcoming appearance in Netflix’s People We Meet on Vacation. But the real question is: can a comedy about Wall Street actually make us question our own pursuit of success? Let us know what you think in the comments—is Bull Run just entertainment, or does it hit a little too close to home?
