Owen Wilson stars as a Bob Ross-like quick paint Vermont Public TV star in 'Paint'
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In the upcoming comedy film "Paint," Owen Wilson stars as Carl Nargle, a Vermont public television painter who bears a striking resemblance to Bob Ross.
Wilson's character is a local celebrity, and his show is a ratings success. However, Nargle is also a bit of a prima donna, and he begins to feel threatened when the station hires a younger, more energetic painter to host a rival show.
The film follows Nargle as he tries to maintain his status as the station's top painter.
He struggles to keep up with his younger rival, and he also has to deal with the station's new management, who are more interested in ratings than in art.
"Paint" is a funny and heartwarming film about the challenges of fame and the importance of following your passion. It is a must-see for fans of Owen Wilson, Bob Ross, and anyone who has ever dreamed of being a painter.
Here is a more detailed summary of the plot:
- Carl Nargle is a beloved public television painter in Vermont. He has a long-running show where he teaches viewers how to paint landscapes.
- Nargle is a bit of a prima donna, and he is used to being the star of the show. However, the station hires a younger, more energetic painter to host a rival show.
- This new painter, Ambrosia, is a talented artist in her own right. She is also more confident and outgoing than Nargle.
- Ambrosia's show quickly becomes more popular than Nargle's. This puts Nargle on edge, and he begins to feel threatened.
- The station's new management is also more interested in ratings than in art. They pressure Nargle to change his style and make his show more like Ambrosia's.
- Nargle struggles to keep up with Ambrosia, and he begins to doubt his own abilities. He also has to deal with the pressure from the station's management.
- In the end, Nargle realizes that he needs to be true to himself and his own style of painting. He also realizes that he doesn't need to be the biggest star to be happy.
- "Paint" is a funny and heartwarming film about the challenges of fame and the importance of following your passion. It is a must-see for fans of Owen Wilson, Bob Ross, and anyone who has ever dreamed of being a painter.
Coming soon to plenty of theaters, but not on Vermont Public TV.
