End-of-the-World Romantic Thriller ‘When I’m Ready’ Official Trailer
by Alex Billington
January 17, 2025
Source: YouTube
“I can’t believe it’s really gonna happen.” Briarcliff Entertainment & 19th Hole Productions have unveiled an official trailer for an indie film called When I’m Ready, a “romantic end-of-the-world thriller” from filmmaker Andrew Johnson. Set for release in February just in time for Valentine’s Day – including on VOD to watch at home if you want. It’s the end of the world. Seeking meaning and thrills in their last days alive, Rose and Michael embark on a cross-country road trip as a devastating asteroid threatens to wipe out life on Earth. While journeying to see her grandmother one last time before they perish, they fight to find meaning and adventure in the world’s final week. Starring Andrew Ortenberg & June Schreiner as Michael & Rose, with Thalia Besson, Lauren Cohan, and Dermot Mulroney. Bryan Curtis of The Ringer also voices a radio DJ updating citizens on the progress of the asteroids as the hours tick down. This trailer plays up how crazy people would be if it was really happening, hence why it’s more of a thriller. Looks quite good.
Here’s the official trailer (+ posters) for Andrew Johnson’s film When I’m Ready, direct from YouTube:
When I’m Ready revolves around a young couple, Rose and Michael (starring June Schreiner and Andrew Ortenberg), on a road trip across the country during the last days before an extinction event, as asteroids threaten to wipe out all life on earth. While journeying to see the girl’s grandmother one last time before they perish, they fight to find meaning and adventure in the world’s final week. Along the way Rose and Michael encounter a rotating cast of lost souls from different backgrounds, each looking for something very different out of the end. When I’m Ready is directed by indie filmmaker Andrew Johnson, making his feature directorial debut with this project, who also works as an art director. The screenplay is written by Andrew Ortenberg. Produced by Robert Ballo, Jordan Dykstra, Andrew Ortenberg, and Eli Samek. This hasn’t premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Briarcliff Ent. will debut When I’m Ready in select US theaters on February 7th, 2025, then on VOD starting February 14th this winter. Who’s in?
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