Walking with Herb

Walking with Herb is a 2021 American comedy film directed by Ross Marks and starring Edward James Olmos, George Lopez and Kathleen Quinlan.[4] It is based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Joe Bullock.[5][6][7][8] Olmos also serves as an executive producer of the film.[9]

Walking with Herb
Film poster
Directed byRoss Marks
Screenplay byMark Medoff
Based onWalking with Herb
by Joe Bullock
Produced byBrian Espinosa
Ross Marks
Mark Medoff
StarringEdward James Olmos
George Lopez
Kathleen Quinlan
Production
companies
Optimism Entertainment
Rio Road Entertainment
Distributed byPinnacle Peak Pictures[1]
Release date
  • April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$120,226[2][3]

Cast

Production

Early in development, Mary McDonnell was attached to star in the film.[9][10][14]

Filming occurred in Las Cruces, New Mexico from September till October of 2018.[6][15]

Release

Optimism Entertainment and Rio Road Entertainment initially planned to release the film theatrically in March 2021.[4][16] The film was released in select theaters on April 30, 2021.[17]

Reception

Joe Leydon of Variety gave the film a positive review, calling it "a genially pleasant comedy-drama that is elevated by the sincerity and conviction of actors (especially Olmos) fully invested in their roles."[18]

References
  1. Kay, Jeremy (3 March 2021). "Pinnacle Peak sells EFM title 'Walking With Herb', producing fourth 'God's Not Dead' film (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. "Walking With Herb (2021)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  3. "Walking With Herb (2021)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  4. Kay, Jeremy (10 November 2020). "Pure Flix/Quality Flix boards AFM sales on 'Walking With Herb' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  5. KRQE Staff (2 December 2020). "New Mexico film 'Walking with Herb' set for international release". KRQE. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  6. D'Ammassa, Algernon (29 October 2018). "Las Cruces film 'Walking With Herb' finishes shooting, due next fall". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  7. Beasley, Brad; Hummer, John (28 October 2018). "'Walking With Herb' movie production good for our area". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  8. D’Ammassa, Algernon (19 July 2018). "'Walking with Herb' caps busy summer for Las Cruces film production". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  9. N'Duka, Amanda (25 June 2018). "Edward James Olmos, George Lopez & Mary McDonnell Star In Faith-Based Indie 'Walking With Herb'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  10. "Author Solutions Announces Movie Based on the iUniverse Novel Walking with Herb Slated to Begin Production Next Month". PR Web. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  11. Wakayama, Brady (6 December 2020). "NMSU professor's film a 'tribute' to Las Cruces". KRQE. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  12. Alexander, Bryan (9 February 2021). "'Walking With Herb' trailer: George Lopez is God's peculiar messenger, here to save Edward James Olmos". USA Today. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  13. Gomez, Adrian (18 December 2020). "Picking up the pace: NM actress Melissa Chambers getting auditions as 2 films near release". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  14. "New Mexicans team up for latest independent film". Associated Press. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  15. Gumprecht, Blake (16 October 2018). "'Walking With Herb' producers ask, and get, twice the funding from city". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  16. "Las Cruces-filmed 'Walking with Herb' could get theatrical release date". Las Cruces Sun-News. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  17. Billington, Alex (17 February 2021). "Edward James Olmos in Religious Drama 'Walking with Herb' Trailer". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  18. Joe Leydon (May 6, 2021). "'Walking With Herb' Review: Edward James Olmos Lifts Faith-based, Golf-centric Comedy Drama". Variety. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
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