The Boss (previously titled Michelle Darnell)[1] is an upcoming 2016 American comedy film directed by Ben Falcone and produced, co-written by, and starring Falcone's wife Melissa McCarthy as the titular character. The film also stars Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Annie Mumolo, Tyler Labine, Margo Martindale and Kathy Bates. The film is scheduled to be released on April 8, 2016, by Universal Pictures.