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The Sidekick (II) (2013)
Not Rated
Short | 28 min | Short, Comedy

The Sidekick (II) (2013)

Not Rated

Short | 28 min | Short, Comedy

From director Michael J. Weithorn ("The King of Queens", A Little Help) and writer/star Rob Benedict ("Supernatural", Waiting...) comes the story of Max McCabe, career sidekick. In a world populated by fairly unremarkable superheroes and ...See moreFrom director Michael J. Weithorn ("The King of Queens", A Little Help) and writer/star Rob Benedict ("Supernatural", Waiting...) comes the story of Max McCabe, career sidekick. In a world populated by fairly unremarkable superheroes and supervillains (portrayed by an ensemble of comedic actors including Ron Livingston, Lizzy Caplan, Jordan Peele, Martin Starr, Jason Ritter, Sam McMurray, Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, Laura Silverman and Fred Stoller), Max McCabe (Benedict) has thrived for years as right hand man to legendary superhero Captain Wonder (Livingston) - carrying his boss's golden lasso and yelling things like, "Look out!" and "Here, catch!" But when Max, now pushing 40, begins to grow lazy and indifferent in the performing of even these minor tasks, he is unceremoniously fired and cast adrift - quickly discovering that society has little demand for an aging ex-professional buddy. Too old to compete with the up-and-comers and totally lacking any tangible "real world" skills, Max teeters on the verge of total breakdown. Ultimately though, Max will find new life through the eyes of the cute and quirky Bailey (Caplan), an elementary school teacher whose compassion helps Max discover that there is a place for him in the real world after all. THE SIDEKICK is a fresh comedic take on the superhero genre, as well as an allegory about the struggle to find your purpose in life even as you are being... repurposed. Written by Rob Benedict See less

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22 cast members

Name	Known for
Rob Benedict Max McCabe Max McCabe See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Ron Livingston Captain Wonder Captain Wonder See fewer	The Conjuring (2013)
Lizzy Caplan Bailey Bailey See fewer	Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
Martin Starr Blood Diamond Blood Diamond See fewer	Adventureland (2009)
Ike Barinholtz Lightning Mike Lightning Mike See fewer	Suicide Squad (2016)
Oliver Bell Bubble Gum Boy Bubble Gum Boy See fewer	Salem (2014)
Calvin Benedict Caped Boy Caped Boy See fewer	The Sidekick (II) (2013)
Michael Borja Super Club Patron Super Club Patron See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Chance Falcon Kid in office (as DJ Sauceda) Kid in office (as DJ Sauceda) See fewer	Americanos
Brad Grunberg Thin Lizzy Thin Lizzy See fewer	Get Smart (2008)
Tom Ham Mo Mo See fewer	The Apprentice (2004)
David Lawson Cat Man Cat Man See fewer	Last Curtain Call (2014)
Sam McMurray The Defuser The Defuser See fewer	Raising Arizona (1987)
Josh Meyers Jimmy T Jimmy T See fewer	Date Movie (2006)
Stephen Norton Super Club Patron Super Club Patron See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Jordan Peele Sidecar Willy Sidecar Willy See fewer	Nope (2022)
Allyson Reilly Reporter Reporter See fewer	Endings, Beginnings (2019)
Jason Ritter Kid Loco Kid Loco See fewer	Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
Steven Sievers Turtle Man Turtle Man See fewer	The Devil's Tomb (2009)
Laura Silverman Tango Girl Tango Girl See fewer	Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)
Richard Speight Jr. Lucky Lance Lucky Lance See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Fred Stoller Stretch Stretch See fewer	Little Man (III) (2006)