New Trailer for ‘Mr. Wonderful’ with Michael Madsen in His Final Role
by Alex Billington
July 16, 2025
Source: YouTube
“I wonder if I ever really, truly knew him at all?” DBS Films & Buffalo Speedway Film have revealed the first look official trailer for Mr. Wonderful, a new film from director Mark David. It’s premiering at film festivals soon and doesn’t have a final release set yet but they’re releasing this anyway. Sadly the film now features the final performance from the terrific actor Michael Madsen, who just passed away a few weeks ago. They want to share this trailer anyway with Madsen’s fans. “Experience a story that spans generations and touches the heart of what it means to be family.” Mr. Wonderful tells the story of three generations of men – a millennial on the run from a drug dealer; his father, a jaded professor trying to keep his job; and the family patriarch fighting senility – struggling to find meaning in life as well as their connection to each other. Based on the novel of the same name. Starring Michael Madsen as Brian Fenton, joined by Robert Miano, Brittany Underwood, Kate Hodge, Lew Temple, Bradley Striker, and Priscilla Barnes. It looks like a very emotional family story with a number of strong performances in it. Add it to your watchlist.
Here’s the first official trailer (+ poster) for Mark David’s film Mr. Wonderful, direct from YouTube:
Michael Madsen, the iconic Hollywood star who died July 3, 2025, ending a career filled with memorable action and crime thrillers like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, may have saved his most surprising and revealing role for one of his last. “He was a really sweet guy – warm, funny, and such a powerhouse on screen. I believed every word he said on camera. I wanted to make more movies with him.” –Director Mark David
“Three generations. One family. Infinite struggles.” Based on Daniel Smith’s book, Mr. Wonderful tells the gripping story of three men bound by blood but divided by circumstance. A millennial desperately fleeing from a dangerous drug dealer. His father, a disillusioned professor fighting to salvage his career. And their patriarch, battling the cruel advance of senility. Each generation searches for purpose & meaning as their worlds collide in unexpected ways. This powerful drama explores the complex bonds between fathers and sons, the weight of legacy, and the universal quest for redemption in life. Mr. Wonderful is directed by American cinematographer / filmmaker Mark R. David, director of the films Sweet Thing, Jonny’s Sweet Revenge, Texas Heart, Starf*cker, Boy Makes Girl, and Sunlight previously, plus many other projects. The screenplay is written by Daniel Blake Smith; adapted from his own novel also titled “Mr. Wonderful.” It’s produced by Pauline Jones, Mark David, and Daniel Blake Smith. The film just premiering now playing at film festivals around the country. No release date is set yet – stay tuned for more. Who wants to watch this?