The film dramatizes the true story of Matt Logelin, who became a single dad when his wife Liz died unexpectedly shortly after the birth of their daughter Maddy.
Paul Weitz, who mastered the tale of man meets child with the 2002 comedy “About a Boy,” first worked with Hart on “Little Fockers,” where the comedian had a bit part.
But, for Hart, taking on the role was about more than proving to audiences that he could do drama.
“ book was written to heal.
“I was able to portray a Black man on the big screen in a positive light, which is something you don’t see much of,” he says.
In celebration of fatherhood, Hart and the film’s cast — which includes Lil Rel Howery, Anthony Carrigan, Paul Reiser and DeWanda Wise — also named some of their favorite pop culture fathers.
“I can only hope that as I continue to progress in my career, that people see just how seriously I take fatherhood,” the father of four adds.