Apple's 'The Dink' brings pickleball comedy to streaming

Apple TV+ has released 'The Dink,' a comedy film starring Jake Johnson as a former tennis prodigy who is forced to play pickleball. The movie is described as a knockabout comedy that gives pickleball its 'Happy Gilmore moment,' drawing a parallel to the iconic golf comedy. The film centers on Johnson's character navigating the smaller court and the sport's unique culture. Directed by Josh Greenbaum, the movie aims to capitalize on pickleball's growing popularity in the United States. The release date and specific plot details beyond Johnson's character arc have not been disclosed. The film is part of Apple's ongoing investment in original streaming content.