With the success of properties such as “Drive to Survive,” “Ford v Ferrari,” the “Gran Turismo” film, and the highly anticipated F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, Hollywood seems to have a need for speed as of late. As the embargo has now lifted, DSC can reveal that there is indeed a new action-adventure comedy loosely based on the IMSA paddock called “Speed Bros.”
We sat down with director Joseph Tanto after our secret screening, and asked him where he drew his inspiration for the exciting new film project.
Tanto explained, “The idea came from a blend of my own experiences with competitive sports and the wild, unpredictable world of racing. Growing up, I was surrounded by families who pushed each other to excel, sometimes to the breaking point. But what always fascinated me was the dynamic between siblings—especially when one is trying to outshine the other to gain their father’s approval. That tension, mixed with humor and high stakes, felt like a perfect fit for a racing movie.”
He continued, “As for the tone, I wanted to create something that was a blend of heart and humor, with a touch of the absurd. The plotline of manipulating the balance of performance, or BoP, and playing politics with the racing world came out of my fascination with the inner workings of the sport—the stuff that goes on behind the scenes. It’s a world full of high-tech innovation, but also a lot of grit, scheming, and rivalry. I knew it had the makings of a wild ride, both literally and metaphorically.”
Tanto also shared that he drew inspiration from classic comedies that featured family dynamics and sports, such as “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Dumb and Dumber,” “Driven,” and “Step Brothers,” but with a more personal, emotional angle. “At the heart of it, it’s really about family—how competition and love can sometimes create a perfect storm of chaos, but at the end of the day, it’s all about coming together.”
It’s clear that Tanto has crafted a movie that delivers thrills, laughs, and a whole lot of heart.
The Hollywood overview:
Mickey (Tom Holland) and Joe-Dan (John Mulaney) are two ambitious, adrenaline-chasing brothers with one thing in common: they’ll do whatever it takes to win their father Kane’s (Bono) approval.
As the stars of a high-speed auto racing team, Kane Taylor Motorsports, the duo pushes themselves—and each other—to the edge, constantly battling for dominance in the cut throat world of sportscar racing. But when prankster “Uncle Rodney” (Danny McBride) and bird-loving friend Tommy Sunsets (Bill Hader) cook up a tricky plan to alter the balance of performance and manipulate the driver rankings, the brothers find themselves caught in a web of comic-fueled lies.
As the season heats up and the stakes get higher, the brothers must navigate the treacherous world of racing politics, fooling sanctioning body president Jon Noonan and straight laced Norwegian technical boss Thor Kmetter all while keeping their family intact.
With humor, high-speed passes, and the thrill of the track, Speed Bros. is a hilarious and heart-pounding adventure about brotherhood, betrayal, and how far you’ll go to win—both on and off the track.
Only in theaters, April 2026.
The call sheet is a whos-who of Hollywood stardom!
- Mickey Taylor – Tom Holland
- Joe-Dan Taylor – John Mulaney
- Kane Taylor – Bono
- Lou Alcatraz – Nick Cage
- Phil Santa Fe – Dane Cook
- Emmy Nash – Emma Stone
- Tommy Sunsets – Bill Hader
- Thor Kmeter – Arnold Schwarzenegger
- “Uncle Rodney” – Danny McBride
- “Miss Mandy” – Mandy Moore
- Jon Noonan – Will Ferrell
- Mike Slash – Sylvester Stallone
- Ray Corridor – Tom Cruise
- Roger “The Major” Rensky – Christian Bale
- Jim Paris – Christopher Walken
