The Infamous Prom Catastrophe

The Infamous Prom Catastrophe is an upcoming romantic comedy-drama film directed by Spike Jonze, and cowritten by Jonze and Jackson Kelley, who also stars in the film.

Cast

 * Jackson Kelley as Calvin Taylor
 * Henry Cavill as Hobbes Taylor
 * Emily Alyn Lind as Susie Derkins
 * Caleb McLaughlin as Jimmy Sauchak
 * Olivia Rodrigo as Cheryl Beckett
 * Natalie Portman as Melissa Taylor
 * John Krasinski as Bill Taylor
 * Carey Mulligan as Mary Derkins
 * Milo Ventimiglia as Brian Derkins
 * Richard Ellis as Moe Malone
 * Joel McHale as Mr. Maxwell
 * Joe Keery as Mike Sullivan

Plot
Calvin and Susie find themselves in a bind when their parents play matchmaker and force them to go to prom together.

Production
The film was conceived by Jackson Kelley, and he reached out to Spike Jonze to make a new film, differentiating from the Calvinverse, despite him reprising his role. Many cast members from the original Calvinverse, including Taika Waititi, Sophia Lillis, and Kevin Smith all gave Kelley support in making the film. It is the only theatrical R-rated Calvin and Hobbes film. Bill Watterson had given Jackson Kelley permission after he showed the script. It was announced that Henry Cavill would be taking over the role of Hobbes, and Emily Alyn Lind would be portraying Susie, with Joe Keery in an undisclosed role. Natalie Portman and John Krasinski joined to play Calvin's parents, while Carey Mulligan and Milo Ventimiglia will play Susie's parents. It was later announced that two new characters, Jimmy Sauchak and Cheryl Beckett, would join the cast, played by Caleb McLaughlin and Olivia Rodrigo, with the announcement of Richard Ellis as Moe and Joel McHale as Mr. Maxwell, and Keery's role was revealed to be Mike Sullivan, the richest kid in school.

Release
The film made its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival.

Reception
The Infamous Prom Catastrophe received a 98% on review site Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus reading, "The Infamous Prom Catastrophe is Calvin and Hobbes at its best. It's a heartwarming tale of love and rebellion, a must see for all fans.