Mr. Wonderful is directed by Mark David, who told Deadline that he remembers his late leading man as "a really sweet guy, warm, funny and such a powerhouse on screen." He also told the outlet of Madsen's performance, "I believed every word he said on camera. I wanted to make more movies with him."

Mr. Wonderful' sees Madsen play a college professor navigating several family crises as he tries to salvage his flagging career.