Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck, the adored leads of the 1986 megahit Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, are in secret talks for a reunion. More importantly, they’re finally working together on a new comedy film The Best Is Yet to Come. CHICAGO — The duo, as it turns out, has had a wonderful friendship and working relationship for 38 years. Now, they’re thrilled to share what it’s like being best friends taking a road trip full of surprises!
In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Broderick broke hearts as the ever-adorable Ferris Bueller. In the process, Ruck made memorable the role of his best bud, Cameron Frye. Their journeys were truly one for the books. One unforgettable moment came when Cameron’s upper-crust ride plowed through a prestigious glass window, stunning onlookers and blowing spectators’ minds. The new film, like their previous collaboration, revolves around a car, hinting at a nostalgic connection to their past work.
Yet Broderick and Ruck’s adventure unforgettable journey together has travelled even further beyond the silver screen. The four-time Tony winning pair first demonstrated this talent together in the original Broadway production of Biloxi Blues. They shared the silver screen together in 1998’s Walking to the Waterline. What’s more, their friendship has outlasted the test of time. Broderick even encouraged Ruck to go out for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — an audition that would prove to be a defining decision for both of their careers.
In “The Best Is Yet to Come,” two older friends go on an unforgettable adventure-filled road trip. They are just tenacious enough to track down the estranged son of one of the main characters. A gigantic blunder pumps urgency into their trip, forming a ticking clock that raises the comedic stakes. This simple premise ensures comedy and emotional resonance. Audiences will feel right at home watching the ongoing, deepening friendship between Broderick and Ruck play out for the second time.
The movie is set to begin shooting this summer. This creates an exhilarating reunion for the performers, who haven’t worked together on a significant project in decades. Their recent reunion at the premiere of Ruck’s hit series Succession season 4 in 2023 showcased their enduring camaraderie and enthusiasm for future collaborations.
