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Hollywood Meets Haredi: Michael Rapaport Joins the Matchmaking 3 ('Good Boys') Cast
Rapaport, with a resume longer than a Shabbat dinner (think Friends, Prison Break, and Atypical), is ditching the Tinseltown glamour for a dive into Israel's ultra-Orthodox world.
Jewish-American star Michael Rapaport is jumping aboard Good Boys 3 (that's Bachurim Tovim 3 for the Hebrew purists), the latest installment in Israel's beloved film series. And get this: he's jetting to Israel this week for filming that'll span the Holy Land and the Big Apple. Talk about a transatlantic matchmaking miracle!
Rapaport is cast as Michael Gerstel, a New York-based Haredi billionaire who's about to shake things up. Picture this: Gerstel dangles a massive cash carrot in front of our hero, Baruch Auerbach, in exchange for arranging a match with his daughter. Money, morals, and matrimony, oh my!
Joining the fun are returning favorites like Maor Schweitzer as the earnest matchmaker Baruch, Niv Sultan, and Irit Kaplan, plus fresh faces Yadin Gellman, Moshe Ashkenazi, and Naia Bienenstock. It's like the Avengers of Israeli cinema assembling for one epic ethical rollercoaster.
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This crossover is as unexpected as finding a kosher burger joint in Vegas. Rapaport's blending his decades of blockbuster creds with a deeply rooted Israeli tale, where faith, fortune, and family collide. Directed by Erez Tadmor, the film picks up with Baruch on the brink of his dream wedding, but without the funds to make it happen.
Enter Gerstel's tempting offer, whisking Baruch and matchmaker Malki off to NYC for a whirlwind of wealth, power plays, and soul-searching dilemmas. Will true love trump the almighty dollar? Or will our protagonists get lost in the glitz?
Since the first Good Boys hit screens, this series has evolved from surprise hit to cultural phenomenon, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers and sparking chats across Israel's diverse crowds. Now, with part three, it's pulling off a rare feat: three back-to-back films in the same sagam something Israeli cinema hasn't seen in about 35 years.
But it's not just a movie; it's a testament to storytelling that bridges worlds with heart, humor, and a hefty dose of chutzpah.So, whether you're a film buff or just love a good underdog yarn, keep an eye out for Good Boys 3. Who knew a Hollywood heavyweight could make matchmaking this entertaining? Mazel tov to the cast, may the box office be ever in your favor!