Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Michael Angelo Covino to Direct Netflix Comedy The Last Fix
Michael Angelo Covino, who directed the well-received comedy Splitsville, is going to direct a new Netflix comedy called The Last Fix.
The movie is about a political fixer in Boston who finds out he has only six months to live.
The script is written by Chuck MacLean, and the production company behind Covino's previous successful film, The Climb, is involved.
The film is still in early development, but Netflix really liked the script and quickly decided to make it.
Covino is known for his unique filming style, which includes long, continuous shots and impressive stunts.
This new project continues his collaboration with his team from The Climb.
Michael Angelo Covino will direct The Last Fix, a Netflix comedy about a Boston political fixer with a terminal diagnosis.
The script is written by Chuck MacLean and is in early development.
Netflix quickly acquired the script, indicating strong interest.
The film is produced by Watch This Ready, the same company behind Covino's previous film, The Climb.
Covino is known for his kinetic, long-take filming style, as seen in The Climb.
- Who
- Michael Angelo Covino, Chuck MacLean, Emily Korteweg, Kyle Marvin
- What
- The Last Fix, a Netflix comedy film
- When
- Early development stage
- Where
- Not specified, but likely to be filmed in Boston
- Why
- To create a heartfelt comedy about a Boston political fixer with a terminal diagnosis
- Director
- Michael Angelo Covino
- Screenwriter
- Chuck MacLean
- Production Company
- Watch This Ready
- Producers
- Emily Korteweg, Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin
- Streaming Platform
- Netflix
- Film Genre
- Comedy
- Development Stage
- Early development