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Mattress Mack is Getting a Biopic About His Early Life & Times Around Gallery Furniture
November 19,
2025 by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry 
According to an exclusive story on Deadline, a biopic based on the life of Jim McIngvale, the Texas businessman best known for his philanthropy as the owner and operator of the Houston-based Gallery Furniture retail chain is becoming a feature film.
Mattress Mack will star Billy Magnussen (Lilo & Stitch) as McIngvale, Dianna Agron (The Chosen One), Darby Lee-Stack (The Holdovers) and Rob Corddry (The Audacity). Shane Andries will direct from a screenplay he also wrote. Production is set to begin this month in Texas. HappyBad Bungalow, Roosevelt Film Lab and Phiphen are involved in the production.
The story behind the movie is based on Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s life as a Texas tycoon and owner of Gallery Furniture. It is based in the ‘80s and 2000s in Houston where he has his home base.
Known for his philanthropy and community service, McIngvale has been known to open his Gallery Furniture stores to shelter and feed people during natural disasters. McIngvale has helped thousands affected by multiple major hurricanes in Texas.
This summer, McIngvale donated 500 mattresses to survivors of the floods in Texas, along with first responders and volunteers who helped out during the disaster.
The feature will tell the tale of McIngvale’s journey as he opens Gallery Furniture with his wife and business partner Linda. It will also follow the family as they face the challenge of their daughter’s diagnosis with a debilitating mental health diagnosis.
According to Deadline, Mattress Mack is produced by Andries, Jon Wroblewski, Christian Sosa, Molly Conners, Magnussen, Anne Hollister, Amanda Bowers, Alex Spatt and Lance Kramer. Executive producers are Carl Effenson, Curtis Knobbe, Sergi Nakaidze and Meg Jenkins-Locke.
“Jim McIngvale’s story is one of resilience, heart and community,” Magnussen said in a statement. “I’m honored to help bring his incredible journey to the screen and to collaborate with such passionate storytellers in capturing the spirit of ‘Mattress Mack’ and the city of Houston.”
Andries added, “Everyone in Houston knows Mack. But few know the quiet moments, the private battles, the human being behind the slogans and the Texas grit. We are thrilled to have partnered with Roosevelt Film Lab and Phiphen to bring this project to life.”
Again, read the full article and see photos of the actors on Deadline.