Written and Directed by: Tracie Laymon
Produced by: Tracie Laymon p.g.a.,
Sean Mullin p.g.a.,
Edgar Rosa p.g.a., Felipe Dieppa
When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life.
Inspired by a true story.
Cast: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer,
Rachel Bay Jones
Rachel Bay Jones
Watch the Official Trailer
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U.S. Release Date: March 21, 2025 Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language, and thematic elements Running Time: 102 mins
#BobTrevinoLikesIt
Genre: Dramedy Roadside Attractions
Publicity Contacts Elissa Greer | elissag@roadsideattractions.com
Winner of an astounding thirteen film festival audience awards, BOB TREVINO LIKES IT retains the optimism that big tech can still provide human connection and that true friendship is a powerful kind of love and perhaps the family we need most in today’s world.
TRACIE LAYMON | WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Tracie Laymon is the writer/director of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT, which premiered at SXSW ‘24 where it won both the SXSW Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature and the SXSW Audience Award. Starring John Leguizamo, Barbie Ferreira, and French Stewart, the film was recently acquired by Roadside Attractions. It's set to release in theaters March 21, 2025.
U.S. Release Date: March 21, 2025 Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language, and thematic elements Running Time: 102 mins
#BobTrevinoLikesIt
Genre: Dramedy Roadside Attractions
Publicity Contacts Elissa Greer | elissag@roadsideattractions.com
Winner of an astounding thirteen film festival audience awards, BOB TREVINO LIKES IT retains the optimism that big tech can still provide human connection and that true friendship is a powerful kind of love and perhaps the family we need most in today’s world.
TRACIE LAYMON | WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Tracie Laymon is the writer/director of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT, which premiered at SXSW ‘24 where it won both the SXSW Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature and the SXSW Audience Award. Starring John Leguizamo, Barbie Ferreira, and French Stewart, the film was recently acquired by Roadside Attractions. It's set to release in theaters March 21, 2025.
A Texas-native, Laymon spent some of her formative teen years in Russia before returning to the States for college, where she began directing short films. She has been named to IFC’s list of emerging "Icons" and film innovators. Tracie is a fierce advocate for the inclusion and representation of all genders as well as people with disabilities in front of and behind the camera. As a filmmaker, her goal is to amplify diverse perspectives through underdog stories––stories about reluctant heroes who find unexpected ways to succeed in the face of adversity.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Bob Trevino Likes It is inspired by an unexpected friendship I found online with a stranger who shared my father’s name when I was searching for my dad on Facebook. Through nine years of this stranger’s small, simple acts of kindness and consistently supportive words like “Happy birthday!” and “Way to go, kiddo!”, this new friend changed my life, without even knowing he had. I found this unusual friendship to be healing, and it helped fill a void in my life. I made this film to tell the world how the little things we say can greatly impact the lives of others, even if we never get to see the results. Coming-of-age and late coming-of-age stories are often about trying to find a place to belong. In Bob Trevino Likes It, our hero Lily learns her father’s rejection is not about her.
She finds her tribe, her own chosen family, and finally, a place to belong with Bob, his wife Jeanie, and her new best friend Daphne. In many ways, this film is about cycle breaking and learning to let go of people who continually hurt us to make room for people who want to love us. It shows the power even our smallest day-to-day interactions on social media have.
I often hear the statement “everyone has a father” regarding why this film matters and is so universal. I take that further by saying: “Everyone needs a Bob.” Having someone in our lives who shows us empathy and vulnerability should be normal. But when you don’t grow up with that, it can seem like a pipe dream. When Lily finally gets the fatherly love she needs from a new friend, it feels huge, even though in a way, it’s baseline. My hope with this film is for us all to find beauty and poignant humor in her discovery.
We need these kinds of films in our society right now—the stories that show, despite our differences, we are all capable of seeing and feeling our shared humanity. These stories heal us with heart and humor, give us hope, and remind us that we aren’t alone. There are people out there right now who want to love us. While making this film, I experienced the power and love of chosen family through the incredible cast and crew. The inner work and healing that accompany these realizations can really change things—on both a micro and macro level.
Being able to make the film and provide some love, humanity and laughter is more than I could have hoped for; and now, to continue this experience and share this story with even more audiences is surreal. -Tracie Laymon, Writer/Director/Producer BARBIE FERREIRA (“Lily Trevino”)
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Bob Trevino Likes It is inspired by an unexpected friendship I found online with a stranger who shared my father’s name when I was searching for my dad on Facebook. Through nine years of this stranger’s small, simple acts of kindness and consistently supportive words like “Happy birthday!” and “Way to go, kiddo!”, this new friend changed my life, without even knowing he had. I found this unusual friendship to be healing, and it helped fill a void in my life. I made this film to tell the world how the little things we say can greatly impact the lives of others, even if we never get to see the results. Coming-of-age and late coming-of-age stories are often about trying to find a place to belong. In Bob Trevino Likes It, our hero Lily learns her father’s rejection is not about her.
She finds her tribe, her own chosen family, and finally, a place to belong with Bob, his wife Jeanie, and her new best friend Daphne. In many ways, this film is about cycle breaking and learning to let go of people who continually hurt us to make room for people who want to love us. It shows the power even our smallest day-to-day interactions on social media have.
I often hear the statement “everyone has a father” regarding why this film matters and is so universal. I take that further by saying: “Everyone needs a Bob.” Having someone in our lives who shows us empathy and vulnerability should be normal. But when you don’t grow up with that, it can seem like a pipe dream. When Lily finally gets the fatherly love she needs from a new friend, it feels huge, even though in a way, it’s baseline. My hope with this film is for us all to find beauty and poignant humor in her discovery.
We need these kinds of films in our society right now—the stories that show, despite our differences, we are all capable of seeing and feeling our shared humanity. These stories heal us with heart and humor, give us hope, and remind us that we aren’t alone. There are people out there right now who want to love us. While making this film, I experienced the power and love of chosen family through the incredible cast and crew. The inner work and healing that accompany these realizations can really change things—on both a micro and macro level.
Being able to make the film and provide some love, humanity and laughter is more than I could have hoped for; and now, to continue this experience and share this story with even more audiences is surreal. -Tracie Laymon, Writer/Director/Producer BARBIE FERREIRA (“Lily Trevino”)
Bob Trevino Likes It
Synopsis
BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger in real life while looking for her father online.
Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father, who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for familial connection. When her father, Robert, finally checks out of her life, Lily looks for him on the internet. She tries to “friend” a man she believes is her father on Facebook. But instead of finding Robert Trevino, she finds Bob Trevino instead.
Bob Trevino works long hours at a construction company to support his wife Jeanie’s elaborate scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot in the past decade, and Bob has prioritized his wife’s healing to the point of ignoring his feelings and sense of loneliness. When Bob gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger named Lily Trevino, he discerns she needs a friend as much as he does.
Lily and Bob’s blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing for both, holding the power to change each of their lives forever. Winner of an astounding thirteen film festival audience awards, BOB TREVINO LIKES IT retains the optimism that big tech can still provide human connection and that true friendship is a powerful kind of love and perhaps the family we need most in today’s world.
ABOUT THE CAST
Barbie Ferreira’s raw talent, charisma, and distinctive voice have established her as one of the most dynamic talents in Hollywood. Ferreira made her Broadway debut in 2024 and recently completed production on Cult of Love, where she stars alongside Shailene Woodley, Zach Quinto, Chris Lowell, and Mare Winningham.
This year she takes the lead in the independent film Bob Trevino Likes It alongside John Leguizamo, which premiered at SXSW, where it won the Grand Jury prize and Audience Award. Bob Trevino has since won the hearts of audiences nationwide, and continues to dominate the festival circuit.
She also stars in Legendary’s upcoming horror film Faces of Death, a reimagining of the 1980s mondo horror classic, co-starring Dacre Montgomery. Ferreira also appeared opposite Ariana DeBose in the psychological thriller House of Spoils, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Previously, she was handpicked by renowned director Jordan Peele to appear in Nope, which debuted as the number one film in the country in 2022.
Ferreira first gained prominence with her breakout role as fan-favorite Kat Hernandez in HBO’s Euphoria, where she captivated audiences with her fearless and nuanced portrayal of a young woman navigating self-discovery. This marked her return to HBO, having previously portrayed Ella in Sarah Jessica Parker’s Divorce. Audiences also lauded Ferreira’s performance in Unpregnant, a sharp-witted coming-of-age story in which she starred alongside Haley Lu Richardson.
The Greg Berlanti-produced film, which follows a Missouri teen’s journey across state lines for a legal abortion, premiered on HBO Max to critical acclaim. Ferreira initially captivated audiences in her Vice series How to Behave, which explored modern etiquette and societal norms. Her work earned her a place on Time Magazine’s list of the Most Influential Teens in 2016. Beyond acting, Ferreira has cultivated strong creative collaborations, partnering with luxury brands such as YSL Beauty, H&M, Levi’s, and Pandora. Ferreira currently resides in Los Angeles.
JOHN LEGUIZAMO (“Bob Trevino”) Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo has appeared in over 100 films and countless television shows while establishing a career that defies categorization. With boundless and visceral creativity, his work in film, theatre, television, and literature covers a variety of genres, continually threatening to create a few of his own.
Leguizamo is the host and executive producer of MSNBC’s hit travel show, Leguizamo Does America. The series brings viewers inside America’s thriving Latino communities across the country, celebrating the history, culture, food and other contributions of Latinx people shaping America. The show was Peacock’s most-viewed MSNBC original in over two years and is currently in production for the second season, shooting in Philadelphia, Raleigh, New Orleans, San Antonio, Phoenix and Denver.
Leguizamo will star in Apple Studio’s upcoming drama series, Firebug, alongside Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett. Inspired by actual events, the series follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists. Leguizamo will play ‘Esposito,’ a former policeman with bad habits and good instincts. Dennis Lehane created the series, which will begin shooting this summer.
Synopsis
BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger in real life while looking for her father online.
Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father, who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for familial connection. When her father, Robert, finally checks out of her life, Lily looks for him on the internet. She tries to “friend” a man she believes is her father on Facebook. But instead of finding Robert Trevino, she finds Bob Trevino instead.
Bob Trevino works long hours at a construction company to support his wife Jeanie’s elaborate scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot in the past decade, and Bob has prioritized his wife’s healing to the point of ignoring his feelings and sense of loneliness. When Bob gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger named Lily Trevino, he discerns she needs a friend as much as he does.
Lily and Bob’s blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing for both, holding the power to change each of their lives forever. Winner of an astounding thirteen film festival audience awards, BOB TREVINO LIKES IT retains the optimism that big tech can still provide human connection and that true friendship is a powerful kind of love and perhaps the family we need most in today’s world.
ABOUT THE CAST
Barbie Ferreira’s raw talent, charisma, and distinctive voice have established her as one of the most dynamic talents in Hollywood. Ferreira made her Broadway debut in 2024 and recently completed production on Cult of Love, where she stars alongside Shailene Woodley, Zach Quinto, Chris Lowell, and Mare Winningham.
This year she takes the lead in the independent film Bob Trevino Likes It alongside John Leguizamo, which premiered at SXSW, where it won the Grand Jury prize and Audience Award. Bob Trevino has since won the hearts of audiences nationwide, and continues to dominate the festival circuit.
She also stars in Legendary’s upcoming horror film Faces of Death, a reimagining of the 1980s mondo horror classic, co-starring Dacre Montgomery. Ferreira also appeared opposite Ariana DeBose in the psychological thriller House of Spoils, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Previously, she was handpicked by renowned director Jordan Peele to appear in Nope, which debuted as the number one film in the country in 2022.
Ferreira first gained prominence with her breakout role as fan-favorite Kat Hernandez in HBO’s Euphoria, where she captivated audiences with her fearless and nuanced portrayal of a young woman navigating self-discovery. This marked her return to HBO, having previously portrayed Ella in Sarah Jessica Parker’s Divorce. Audiences also lauded Ferreira’s performance in Unpregnant, a sharp-witted coming-of-age story in which she starred alongside Haley Lu Richardson.
The Greg Berlanti-produced film, which follows a Missouri teen’s journey across state lines for a legal abortion, premiered on HBO Max to critical acclaim. Ferreira initially captivated audiences in her Vice series How to Behave, which explored modern etiquette and societal norms. Her work earned her a place on Time Magazine’s list of the Most Influential Teens in 2016. Beyond acting, Ferreira has cultivated strong creative collaborations, partnering with luxury brands such as YSL Beauty, H&M, Levi’s, and Pandora. Ferreira currently resides in Los Angeles.
JOHN LEGUIZAMO (“Bob Trevino”) Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo has appeared in over 100 films and countless television shows while establishing a career that defies categorization. With boundless and visceral creativity, his work in film, theatre, television, and literature covers a variety of genres, continually threatening to create a few of his own.
Leguizamo is the host and executive producer of MSNBC’s hit travel show, Leguizamo Does America. The series brings viewers inside America’s thriving Latino communities across the country, celebrating the history, culture, food and other contributions of Latinx people shaping America. The show was Peacock’s most-viewed MSNBC original in over two years and is currently in production for the second season, shooting in Philadelphia, Raleigh, New Orleans, San Antonio, Phoenix and Denver.
Leguizamo will star in Apple Studio’s upcoming drama series, Firebug, alongside Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett. Inspired by actual events, the series follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists. Leguizamo will play ‘Esposito,’ a former policeman with bad habits and good instincts. Dennis Lehane created the series, which will begin shooting this summer.
