Maine Singer Role Model to Star in Netflix Romantic Comedy

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Tucker Pillsbury, known professionally as Role Model, will make his film debut in a romantic comedy called "Good Sex" on Netflix. Pillsbury, a Cape Elizabeth native, has established himself as a pop singing star, selling out venues and touring the world. The film, written and directed by Lena Dunham, also features Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan, and Rashida Jones.

Pillsbury's experience in the music industry will likely translate well to the screen, as he has performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Today." His feel-good TikTok video for the song "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" has over 4 million views. In addition to his starring role in "Good Sex," Pillsbury will join Gracie Abrams on some of her summer tour, including a stop at TD Garden in Boston.

Pillsbury's music often draws inspiration from his personal life, including a breakup that inspired his latest album "Kansas Anymore." He says he became homesick while living in Los Angeles and started listening to music his parents listened to while growing up. Those artists, including Jackson Brown and Neil Young, influenced his song writing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tucker Pillsbury, also known as Role Model, will make his film debut in the Netflix romantic comedy "Good Sex."
  • The film, written and directed by Lena Dunham, also features Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan, and Rashida Jones.
  • Pillsbury has established himself as a pop singing star, selling out venues and touring the world.
  • He has performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Today," and his TikTok video for "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" has over 4 million views.
  • Pillsbury will join Gracie Abrams on some of her summer tour, including a stop at TD Garden in Boston.
  • He will headline his own tour of Europe beginning in November.
  • Pillsbury's music often draws inspiration from his personal life, including a breakup that inspired his latest album "Kansas Anymore."
  • He became homesick while living in Los Angeles and started listening to music his parents listened to while growing up.

Statistics:

  • Pillsbury's TikTok video for "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" has over 4 million views.
  • He has sold out venues and toured the world as a pop singing star.
  • His latest album "Kansas Anymore" was released in July 2024.
  • Pillsbury's music has been influenced by artists like Jackson Brown and Neil Young.
  • He has several tattoos to remind him of Maine, including the script P from the Portland Press Herald logo.

Sources:

  • "Tucker Pillsbury to star in Netflix film 'Good Sex'" by Ray Routhier, May 21, Portland Press Herald (Portland, Maine)
  • @rolemodel's Instagram page, May 21
  • @taylorrrs75's Instagram page, May 21
  • "Deadline" article about "Good Sex" film, May 21