Joel Courtney recently joined Popternative to talk about his new romantic comedy 40 Dates and 40 Nights, starring alongside Bailee Madison.

In the interview, Joel discusses how he approaches each role as its own story while still bringing a developed acting process to the work. He also talks about finding the heart of Mason, his character in 40 Dates and 40 Nights, and why grounded comedy works best when audiences can laugh with the characters while still caring about what they are going through.

40 Dates and 40 Nights follows Leah, played by Bailee Madison, who accepts her grandmother’s unusual challenge: 40 dates in 40 nights in exchange for a full year of rent. Along the way, awkward dates, unexpected sparks, and honest self-reflection force her to confront what may really be standing in the way of love.

The film stars Bailee Madison, Joel Courtney, Jack Schumacher, Luxy Banner, Eric Nelsen, Jai Rodriguez, and Annie Potts. It is directed by Andy Delaney and written by Sarah “Howie” Howard.

40 Dates and 40 Nights released in select theaters on June 26 and arrives On Demand on June 30.

Watch the short Joel-focused interview clip above, then continue below for the complete Popternative conversation with Joel Courtney and director Andy Delaney.

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Joel Courtney is giving fans a closer look at the chemistry at the center of 40 Dates and 40 Nights, the new romantic comedy now playing in theaters.

In a new Yahoo Entertainment interview, Joel discusses how the bickering between Mason and Leah is not just comic tension. It is part of what makes their connection work. He explains that the back-and-forth between the two characters gives the relationship its energy and helps build the story’s emotional payoff.

The film pairs Joel Courtney with Bailee Madison in a romance that leans into sharp dialogue, awkward moments, and the kind of push-pull that drives a good romantic comedy. Joel’s take on the characters adds another layer to the movie and helps show why the friction between them matters.

40 Dates and 40 Nights also stars Annie Potts and Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. The film opened in theaters on Friday, June 26, and the interview gives fans a better sense of how Joel approached the role and what he sees in the story.

Read the full interview at Yahoo Entertainment.