Pickleball’s Spiritual Successor | Global News

Pickleball meets underdog comedy in “The Dink,” a hilarious and heartwarming film that turns the sport into a spiritual successor to “Dodgeball.” Once a tennis prodigy turned washed-up coach, Dusty must confront his ego and hatred for pickleball after his doctor suggests it for a wrist injury. Forced to play with a group of spirited older women—including Mary Steenburgen—he slowly discovers the joy of the game. With standout performances from Aaron Chen, Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, and a cameo by Ben Stiller, the film balances laughs and heart while celebrating pickleball’s quirky charm. Directed by Josh Greenbaum, it’s a fresh, PG-13 comedy streaming on Apple TV that’s perfect for fans of smart, silly laughs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f33b8caf1bdb8b1a