Netflix Nabs Chris Sparling’s ‘Mercy,’ ‘Girlfriend’s Day’ With Bob Odenkirk 

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On the heels of releasing its first feature film, (Beasts of No Nation grossed $90,777 in limited release), Netflix is ramping up its movie ambitions, scooping up two new indie films as it campaigns Beasts for an Oscar. The streaming media company is planning a day-and-date theatrical release for Girlfriend’s Day, a noir comedy featuring Bob Odenkirk as a down-on-his-luck greeting card writer who attempts to clear his name after he’s framed for murder.

Source: Netflix Nabs Chris Sparling’s ‘Mercy,’ ‘Girlfriend’s Day’ With Bob Odenkirk (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter