{"id":547172,"date":"2026-04-23T22:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/547172\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:12:11","slug":"irish-musical-comedy-power-ballad-comes-to-cinemas-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/547172\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish musical comedy Power Ballad comes to cinemas in May"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest trailer for Once director John Carney’s new film, Power Ballad, has been released ahead of the musical comedy’s arrival in cinemas next month.<\/p>\n

“When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boyband star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session,” says the synopsis for Power Ballad. <\/p>\n

“But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves – even if it means risking everything he cares about.”<\/p>\n

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\nPower Ballad is billed as “a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition” Photos: David Cleary<\/p>\n

The film was written by director Carney and actor Peter McDonald, who is also part of the cast alongside fellow Irish actors Rory Keenan, Keith McErlean, Marcella Plunkett, Jack Reynor, Sophie Vavasseur, and Naoimh Whelton.<\/p>\n

Dublin company Treasure Entertainment is among the producers of Power Ballad, which is supported by F\u00eds Eireann\/Screen Ireland.<\/p>\n

Power Ballad will be released in cinemas on Friday, 29 May.<\/p>\n

The film received its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival in March.<\/a><\/p>\n

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