Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass review

January 27, 2026

TL;DR

The Sundance festival features both serious and silly films, with 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' leaning heavily into silliness.
The comedy, directed by David Wain, aims for laughs with a Wizard of Oz-inspired, Hollywood-set plot involving marriage, fame, espionage, and a desire to sleep with Jon Hamm.
The story follows Gail, who heads to Hollywood with her friend after her fiancé sleeps with Jennifer Aniston.
They encounter a megalomaniac, an incompetent agent, a has-been paparazzo, and John Slattery as they hunt Hamm and evade goons.
The film is described as knowingly silly and inconsequential, possibly benefiting from familiarity with Wain's circle.
While some jokes land, others are underdeveloped, and the film's rushed production value is noted.
The cast's commitment to the 'bit' is infectious, contributing to the film's fun, though it's considered the silliest among the sex comedies at Sundance.

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