Movies Owen Wilson is giving big Bob Ross energy but can't brush the pain away in new Paint teaser trailer The actor makes a pretty picture of heartbreak as Carl Nargle, a perfectly permed creative guru who suddenly finds his success overshadowed by a rival art program. By Emlyn Travis Emlyn Travis Emlyn Travis is a news writer at Entertainment Weekly with over five years of experience covering the latest in entertainment. A proud Kingston University alum, Emlyn has written about music, fandom, film, television, and awards for multiple outlets including MTV News, Teen Vogue, Bustle, BuzzFeed, Paper Magazine, Dazed, and NME. She joined EW in August 2022. EW's editorial guidelines Published on February 8, 2023 02:00PM EST There aren't enough happy little trees in the world to mend Owen Wilson's broken heart in the new teaser trailer for his upcoming indie comedy Paint. Channeling a hefty dose of Bob Ross energy, Wilson stars as Carl Nargle, Vermont's beloved soft-spoken, perfectly permed paint guru, who is living on cloud nine amid the success of his public-access art show. He's got it all — adoring fans, a vibrantly colored custom van — until a rival painting program suddenly sends him plummeting back down to Earth. Carl's calming effect — and brilliant brushstrokes — are on full display in the trailer (above) as he charms bar patrons and assisted-living residents alike by creating a beautiful landscape filled with lush green trees and a meandering stream. "There's nothing like having the one you hold dearest and nearest when the world turns cold," he remarks. "Thanks for going to a special place with me, Carl Nargle." Owen Wilson in 'Paint'. IFC Films Things certainly get chilly for Carl when he suddenly finds himself in stiff competition with a new show called Paint With Ambrosia, hosted by incredibly talented Ambrosia (Ciara Renée), which apparently is so good that she "takes paint to a whole new place." Being overshadowed is a tough pill for Carl to swallow. "You're entitled to your favorite TV show," he begrudgingly admits. "It's what makes this country great." But that doesn't mean he has to take it well. After all, the next scene sees him throwing bright green paint onto a wall filled with his highly revered work. Written and directed by Brit McAdams, Paint was previously featured on Hollywood's Black List of most-loved-yet-unproduced screenplays in 2010. It rounds out its cast with performances by Wendi McLendon-Covey, Stephen Root, Michaela Watkins, Lusia Strus, and newcomer Lucy Freyer. Paint splashes into theaters April 7. Watch the trailer above. Want more movie news? Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. Related content: See Owen Wilson and his perm channel Bob Ross in Paint first look Wow! Ben Stiller helped return Owen Wilson's wallet after he dropped it in London The films of Wes Anderson, ranked