The Escort: A Chaotic Road Trip of Growth and Laughter

Name: The Escort
Description: Gary Decker is a 35-year-old flight attendant with the mindset of a horny 14-year-old. Stuck in a dead-end job, he’s more interested in hookups than ambition. Ethan Wilder, on the other hand, is a rigid 14-year-old trapped in the body of a grumpy middle-aged businessman, bitter about being shipped off to boarding school by his neglectful dad and evil stepmom. When Decker is demoted and assigned to escort Ethan cross-country, it’s instant mutual loathing. After a disastrous flight and Decker’s firing, Ethan convinces him to take him to his mom in Albany—for a fee. What follows is a chaotic road trip involving hurricanes, Civil War reenactors, old flames, and heated bickering. Along the way, these mismatched companions push each other to grow—Decker learns responsibility, and Ethan learns to let go. Hilarious, irreverent, and oddly heartwarming, this odd-couple journey proves that sometimes the people you least expect can change your life.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: Not Available
Producer: Tom McNulty
Writer: David Dobkin – Justin Adler
Director: David Dobkin
Cast: Matt Rife
Production Company: MC² Entertainment / Big Kid Pictures
Status: Active Development
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The Escort: A Hilarious Journey of Growth and Friendship

Gary Decker, a 35-year-old flight attendant stuck in a rut, and Ethan Wilder, a 14-year-old trapped in an adult’s body, form an unlikely duo in the feature film “The Escort.” When fate throws them together on a cross-country trip, their instant animosity sets the stage for a chaotic road trip filled with hurricanes, reenactors, and unexpected self-discoveries.

Directed by David Dobkin and featuring Matt Rife in a standout performance, “The Escort” weaves humor, heartwarming moments, and growth as Decker and Ethan navigate their differences and push each other to evolve. This irreverent and touching story showcases that sometimes, the most unexpected friendships can lead to life-changing experiences.