Kal Penn faces questioning from Linda Hamilton in the first trailer for Trust Me, I’m a Doctor, a biographical comedy-drama following the legal aftermath of Anna Nicole Smith’s death. Released on August 27, 2026, the trailer offers a first look at the film based on the memoir by Dr. Sandeep Kapoor.
Distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment and written and directed by Thane Economou, the narrative of the film delves into the life of Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, played by Kal Penn. Linda Hamilton plays the role of attorney Ellyn Garofalo. The film is set in the early 2000s tabloid era.
“I’m a Doctor follows Dr. Sandeep Kapoor after his life is turned upside down when he is implicated in the death of his former patient, model and reality television star Anna Nicole Smith. Set against the height of the early 2000s tabloid era, the film chronicles Kapoor’s fight to clear his name as paparazzi descend on his office, police raid his home, private journals are leaked, and every aspect of his personal life becomes public,” says the official synopsis. “With the guidance of respected attorney Ellyn Garofalo, Kapoor must navigate a high-stakes drug conspiracy trial while confronting the intersection of celebrity, justice, politics, and personal redemption.”
What do we see in the Trust Me, I’m a Doctor trailer?
The trailer for Trust Me, I’m a Doctor opens with a scene from 2004. Kal Penn, portraying Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, is sitting at a restaurant and narrating how he led a “very quiet life.” A man in the restaurant suddenly shouts, “I think she’s having a heart attack. Is anyone here a doctor?” and Kapoor puts his hand up. The narrative then jumps to 2009.
The 1-minute 50-second trailer then delves into how Dr. Kapoor has gotten involved in a case surrounding the death of television star Anna Nicole Smith, portrayed by Abbie Cornish. The trailer further shows how Linda Hamilton’s character, Ellyn Garofalo, is interrogating Dr. Sandeep Kapoor. The preview also gives a glimpse at Kapoor’s chaotic personal life under the media spotlight.
The film is produced by Ryan Hawkins, Al Engemann, Rebecca Case, and Geenah Krisht. Besides Penn, Hamilton, and Abbie Cornish, the cast features David Julian Hirsh, Dhirendra, Dan Willmott, Al Sapienza, Elon Gold, Mike Shara, Kathy Maloney, and Jordan Kronis.
Trust Me, I’m a Doctor is scheduled to hit theaters on October 16, 2026.
