Christopher Willis (The Death of Stalin, The Personal History of David Copperfield, Schmigadoon!, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse) has composed the original score for the upcoming Netflix original film Old Dads. The movie marks the feature directorial debut of Bill Burr and stars the actor/comedian himself, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Jackie Tohn, Katrina Bowden, Natasha Leggero, Josh Brener and Bruce Dern. The movie follows a cranky middle-aged dad and his two best friends who find themselves out of step in a changing world of millennial CEOs and powerful preschool principals. Burr also co-wrote the screenplay with Ben Tishler. They are both also producing the Miramax production with Monica Levinson (Captain Fantastic, Trumbo), Bill Block (Fury, Halloween) and Mike Bertolina. Old Dads will premiere on October 20, 2023 exclusively on Netflix.
Willis’ other recent projects include the animated feature Lamya’s Poem, which was released earlier this year with the official soundtrack album coming out this month.
Christopher Willis’ scoring for Bill Burr’s ‘Old Dads’ is a symphonic masterpiece that brilliantly complements Burr’s humor. Willis effortlessly weaves emotion and hilarity into the film’s soundtrack, adding depth to the storytelling. His music enhances the comedic timing, making ‘Old Dads’ an unforgettable cinematic experience. Willis is a maestro of laughter and heart.