Apple announced on Wednesday the upcoming release of Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost, a heartfelt documentary directed by actor and Severance director Ben Stiller. The film chronicles the lives and careers of his parents, celebrated comedians Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, revealing how their creativity and personal lives intertwined.
The documentary will debut in select theaters starting October 17, followed by a streaming release on Apple TV+ on October 24. It not only explores the cultural influence of Stiller’s parents but also offers a glimpse into how their legacy affected their family, with Ben Stiller turning the camera inward to capture his own family’s reflections.
Ben Stiller Reflects on a Personal and Creative Journey
Ben Stiller shared his enthusiasm about partnering again with Apple TV+ for this deeply personal film.
“I feel very fortunate to be partnering once again with the incredible team at Apple TV+, this time on a project that is very personal to me and my family,”
he said. He continued,
“It’s exciting to finally get to share it with audiences; and a great honor to celebrate my parents, both as I knew them growing up, and as I’ve come to know them in new ways through the making of this film.”
Production Team and Collaboration History
Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost is produced by Ben Stiller alongside Academy Award winner John Lesher, Geoffrey Richman, and Lizz Morhaim. The executive producer team includes Bryn Mooser, Justin Lacob, Kathryn Everett, Tony Hsieh, and Andy Hsieh, among others. Matthew Cherchio supervises production through Mooser’s XTR.
This project marks the latest collaboration between Stiller and Apple TV+, following the success of Severance, which became Apple TV+’s most-watched series and earned 27 Emmy nominations for its second season earlier this year. Additionally, Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost represents Ben Stiller’s return to directing feature films since 2016’s Zoolander 2.
Apple TV+ Continues Expanding Its Theatrical Slate
The documentary follows Apple’s recent theatrical success with the Brad Pitt-led film F1, the company’s highest-grossing release to date. Apple is also preparing to release Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, which will premiere in theaters on August 22 and arrive on Apple TV+ by September 5, further demonstrating the company’s growing commitment to high-profile theatrical and streaming projects.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does Ben Stiller have a condition?
A. In June 2014, Stiller found out he had prostate cancer. After surgery to take out his prostate, he was announced cancer-free by September 2014.
Q. Why is Ben Stiller so fit?
A. “I included strength training in my everyday exercises,” he mentioned. Stiller also increased cardio and HIIT sessions, which aided in burning calories and boosting his fitness. “Exercise also benefited my mental health,” Stiller noted.
Q. What was the Prognosis? Ben Stiller was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, and his doctors informed him that it was at an early stage. Specifically, he had stage 1 prostate cancer, which is localized and has not spread beyond the prostate gland.
A. What health issue does Ben Stiller experience?
Q. Does Ben Stiller have OCD?
A. Ben Stiller, known for acting and filmmaking, has talked about dealing with OCD, which makes him very afraid of germs.
