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At first,Spin Me Roundstrikes as a romantic comedy but as it progresses, mystery and horror are thrown into the mix resulting in an intriguing tale that will keep you guessing at every scene. Brie not only co-writes the movie but produces and stars as the lead character Amber who embarks on a supposed once-in-a-lifetime experience to a city in Italy. The movie is her fourth collaboration with Baena, who also served as the director for the2020 Netflix dramaHorse Girl, which was Brie’s screenwriting debut. Baena has shown his directorial prowess in movies such asLife After Beth(2014),Joshy(2015), andThe Little Hours(2017).Spin Me Roundalso reunites comic actressesAubrey PlazaandMolly Shannon, both of whom share a working relationship with Brie and Baena.Spin Me Roundpremiered at theSouth By Southwest (SXSW) festivalon July 28, 2025, after which its North American rights were acquired byIFC FilmsandAMC+. The film is produced by Duplass Brothers Productions and Limelight. Read on to find out everything you need to know aboutSpin Me Roundfrom the plot details to the release date, the trailer, and its full cast list.
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When Will Spin Me Round Be Released?
The release date forSpin Me Roundis August 19, 2025. In what is planned as a hybrid release,Spin Me Roundwill be released simultaneously to streaming on AMC+ and on VOD, as well as in theaters.
Watch theSpin Me Round Trailer
IFC Films released the official trailer forSpin Me Roundon June 08, 2025. The 2-minute-22-second trailer opens with Amber starting her typical day at Tuscan Groove, which includes verifying the books. During a board meeting with management later in the day, she is given the news of her trip to Italy. Viewers are treated to the picturesque views of Italy as Amber’s wealthy new boyfriend takes her on fancy dates including a ride on his luxury yacht, which ends with a steamy make-out session in the water. The trailer concludes by revealing the dark theme of the movie as Amber and her colleague’s investigations into the reason behind the shrinking number of attendees of the training program lead to chilling discoveries. Molly Shannon’s Deb is shown in a constant display of humorous eccentricities, teasing the comedic elements of the genre-twisting movie. A 1-minute teaser trailer was released earlier on July 8. The teaser gave a peek at what’s offered on the menu at Tuscan Groove in the form of what appears to be a commercial by the restaurant chain’s owner, Nick (Alessandro Nivola).
Where Was Spin Me Round Filmed?
Production forSpin Me Roundbegan in June 2021. Filming was done entirely in Tuscany, Florence, Italy. Production wrapped in February 2022.
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Who Is in the Cast of Spin Me Round?
Spin Me Roundfeatures a star-studded cast led by Alison Brie who plays the role of Amber. Brie announced her arrival on the acting scene with a bang, earning a SAG Award for her role as Trudy Campbell in the period drama seriesMad Men. She’s also recognized for her role in the sitcomCommunity. Brie has more recently added screenwriting and movie producing to her repertoire starting with 2020’sHorse Girl, a psychological drama film directed by Baena. Some of her movie credits includeScream 4,Sleeping with Other People,Happiest Season, andThe Rental, the feature directorial debut of her husband, Dave Franco.
Aubrey Plaza plays Kat, Nick’s assistant. Plaza, who started as an improv performer, is known for her comedic chops. She gained recognition for her role in the political satire TV series,Parks and Recreation. Her next major TV role came in the superhero seriesLegionfor which she received an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Villain. Like Brie, Plaza has in recent times dabbled in movie production beginning with 2017’sThe Little Hours, which also starred Brie and Franco. She is the producer and star in the recentEmily the Criminal, a crime thriller that premiered to rave reviews at Sundance.
Alessandro Nivola portrays Nick Martucci. Nivola began his career in a supporting role inNicolas Cage’s 1997 science-fiction filmFace/Off, which became his breakthrough. He won a SAG Award for his role in 2013’sAmerican Hustle. Some of his other best-known works includeSelma,The Neon Demon,One Percent More Humid, andDisobedience.
Actress and comedian Molly Shannon plays Deb. TheSNLalum is known for her performances inOther People(2017). Her extensive filmography includes an Emmy-nominated guest role in the sitcomWill and Grace. She has also lent her voice to several animated characters, most notably Eva inIgorand Wanda inHotel Transylvaniaand its sequels.
Fleshing out the cast of the vacation movie areLil Rel Howery(Get Out),Tim Heidecker(Ant-Man and the Wasp),Ben Sinclair(Thor: Love and Thunder),Fred Armisen(Documentary Now!),Ayden Mayeri(I Love That for You),Debby Ryan(Insatiable),Zach Woods(Silicon Valley),Ego Nwodim(Love Life),Lauren Weedman(Hacks),Jake Picking(Hollywood), andTricia Helfer(Lucifer).
What Is Spin Me Round About?
InSpin Me Round, the story is centered on Amber, a top employee at the Bakersfield-based franchise of Tuscan Grove, a fictional Italian restaurant chain. Her hard work is rewarded with an all-expense paid trip to Italy where she will be participating in an immersion training program. Amber’s excitement about the trip is taken a notch higher when her friend suggests she might find love in Italy. In Italy, Amber is brought up close and personal with the charming Nick Martucci (Alessandro Nivola), the wealthy owner of Tuscan Grove. Her friend seems to have rightly predicted her chance at love when Amber and Nick begin a whirlwind romance. Their dates see them attend parties with Amber dressed in luxury outfits purchased with Nick’s money. However, Amber starts to suspect that there could be trouble in her seemingly perfect paradise when she notices some of her colleagues from the training program seem to be disappearing.
Here is the official synopsis forSpin Me Roundas released by IFC films:
“Flown to an Italian immersion program on her company’s dime, what starts as a romantic getaway devolves into chaos in this wild new comedy from director Jeff Baena (THE LITTLE HOURS).”
