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.

40 Dates and 40 Nights, the new romantic comedy starring Bailee Madison, Joel Courtney, and Annie Potts, received a strong press mention from Martin Cid Magazine.

The article describes the film as a romantic comedy built around a sharp, modern premise: Leah, played by Bailee Madison, accepts her grandmother’s challenge to go on 40 dates in 40 nights in exchange for a full year of rent.

Joel Courtney is highlighted as a key part of the story, playing the man who disrupts Leah’s carefully counted dating experiment. Martin Cid Magazine describes Joel’s character as “the complication the math did not account for,” positioning him as the person who forces Leah to confront whether love can really be reduced to a numbers game.

The film is directed by Andy Delaney, written by Sarah Howard, and distributed by Brainstorm Media. Bailee Madison also produces alongside Randy Wayne. The cast includes Bailee Madison, Joel Courtney, Annie Potts, Jai Rodriguez, Jack Schumacher, Eric Nelsen, Bethany Geaber, Mia Challis, Sterling Knight, and Mark Hapka.

For fans of Joel Courtney’s work in Super 8, The Kissing Booth films, Jesus Revolution, Soul on Fire, and The Messengers, 40 Dates and 40 Nights offers another opportunity to see Joel in a romantic comedy setting with a strong ensemble cast.

40 Dates and 40 Nights begins its limited theatrical release on June 26, 2026, before arriving on demand at the end of the month.

Read the full Martin Cid Magazine article here: 40 Dates and 40 Nights: Bailee Madison takes 40 dates for a year of rent, now in theaters.

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The official trailer for 40 Dates and 40 Nights has arrived, starring Bailee Madison and Joel Courtney.

Released by Brainstorm Media, the upcoming 2026 romantic comedy gives fans a first look at the chemistry, humor, and heart behind the film. Joel joins an exciting cast in a story filled with relationships, challenges, and unexpected moments along the way.

Watch the official trailer below:

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Joel made a guest appearance on ABC's “The Rookie” in Season 8, Episode 2, titled "Fast Andy." The episode features a high-stakes joint mission between the LAPD and the Secret Service as the President visits Los Angeles - and Joel shows up as Secret Service Agent Kevin Kelvin.

If you caught it live, thank you for watching. If not, the episode is available to stream on Hulu.

Joel Courtney as Secret Service Agent Kevin Kelvin

From "4Filming" : "Soul On Fire Filming Locations (2025)"

Soul On Fire is a 2025 biographical drama film about John O’Leary. The film retells his survival and recovery after a childhood house explosion. It follows his long road from near death to becoming a motivational speaker and author. The movie is the theatrical adaptation of O’Leary’s memoir On Fire.

The film premiered in theaters through Sony Pictures Entertainment’s AFFIRM Films. It features a cast that includes William H. Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney, DeVon Franklin, Masey McLain, and Stephanie Szostak. The story shows key moments from O’Leary’s childhood and his life into the present day.

This article lists the confirmed St. Louis-area locations used in Soul On Fire. Each entry notes the town or city and short background info when available. All locations below are reported as featured in the film.

Table of Contents

• Where Was Soul On Fire Filmed?

  • John O’Leary’s childhood home — Town and Country, Missouri

  • Saint Louis University — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Busch Stadium — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Mercy Hospital — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Kiener Plaza — St. Louis, Missouri

  • Jefferson Barracks — South County, Missouri

  • Tiffany’s Diner — Maplewood, Missouri

  • Saratoga Lanes — Maplewood, Missouri

  • Humphrey’s Restaurant & Tavern — St. Louis (Exteriors Only)

  • EdgeWild Restaurant and Winery — Chesterfield (Exteriors Only)

  • Frisco Barroom — Webster Groves (Exteriors Only)

• When Did the Filming of Soul On Fire Take Place?

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