Episode 423: Joel Courtney Interview | 40 DATES AND 40 NIGHTS: Rom-Coms, Bailee Madison & The Right Partner

In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, Joel Courtney, star of 40 DATES AND 40 NIGHTS, reflects on why audiences continually return to the rom-com genre and what keeps its emotional formula timeless. He discusses working with Bailee Madison and the chemistry that drives their performances. Joel also considers whether the story’s romantic moments reflect real life, and explores what makes the “right partner,” including why his character’s wife represents that sense of emotional fit, growth, and lasting connection.40 DATES AND 40 NIGHTS is available on VOD/Digital on June 30th, 2026.