Emilia Clarke and Josh Brolin join a star-studded cast for the upcoming docuseries ‘A Roadmap to Happiness,’ set to premiere on World Happiness Day in 2027.
The quest for contentment is moving to the screen. with Emilia Clarke and Josh Brolin officially joining the ensemble cast of the docuseries *A Roadmap To Happiness*. The project. which first surfaced during this year’s Sundance Film Festival. assembles a group of high-profile travelers to traverse the globe in search of the world’s happiest populations.
Author and presenter Darin Olien. known for his work on *Down to Earth with Zac Efron*. leads the journey alongside actors Jason Momoa. Shailene Woodley. Elijah Wood. and Alec Baldwin. The series structure centers on visits to diverse cultures. aiming to dissect the specific rituals and perspectives that foster human satisfaction.
Emilia Clarke is slated to join the production in Portugal, a nation recognized for its exceptionally happy children. Meanwhile. Josh Brolin will anchor the series finale in Finland. a country that frequently claims the top spots in global happiness rankings. Reflecting on his time in Finland. Brolin noted that the experience shifted his perspective on the pursuit of life’s milestones. “We spend so much of life chasing success. answers. or the next thing but happiness is often quieter than that. ” Brolin said. “Being part of this journey in Finland reminded me that connection. simplicity. and presence may be the most powerful things we have.”.
The production team is anchored by director Cary Floyd. who also serves as a producer alongside Olien. Heather White Rezner. and director of photography Nick Higgins. While the team is currently negotiating with various platforms and broadcasters for broader distribution. a limited VOD release is already locked for March 20. 2027. coinciding with World Happiness Day.
For Olien, the project serves as an extension of his decades spent investigating human health and sustainability. He sees happiness as the fundamental link between those global challenges. Jason Momoa emphasized that his participation is rooted in his long-standing friendship with Olien and their shared commitment to environmental advocacy. “We’re exploring what connects us, what sustains us, and why protecting it matters,” Momoa said. Shailene Woodley. who also features in the series. expressed the personal impact of the project. stating that the shared laughter she encountered during filming restored her faith in humanity.
As the series nears its 2027 release, the cast remains focused on a project that Brolin describes as one that is “asking questions that matter.” The coming months will determine which platforms will ultimately bring these global findings to a wider audience.
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