Famous (film)
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| Directed by | Jody Hill |
| Screenplay by | Chad Hodge |
| Based on | Famous by Blake Crouch |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Famous is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Jody Hill and written by Chad Hodge. The film is adapted by Chad Hodge from the 2010 novel by Blake Crouch. It stars Zac Efron and Phoebe Dynevor.
Cast
[edit]- Zac Efron as Lance Dunkquist / James Jansen
- Phoebe Dynevor
- Nicholas Braun
- Stephanie Koenig
- Debby Ryan
- Mekki Leeper
- Cory Michael Smith
Production
[edit]Announced in February 2024, the film is adapted for the screen by Chad Hodge from the novel by author Blake Crouch. Sam Esmail will produce along with Chad Hamilton through Esmail Corp.[1]
Zac Efron is set to have two roles, playing Hollywood actor, James Jansen and his overzealous lookalike fan, Lance Dunkquist.[2] In September 2024, Phoebe Dynevor joined the cast of the film.[3] In November 2024, Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig, Debby Ryan, Mekki Leeper and Cory Michael Smith joined the cast.[4]
In July 2024, A24 boarded the project as domestic distributor.[5]
Principal photography began on October 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, and it is expected to last until December 17.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Kroll, Justin; Wiseman, Andreas (February 8, 2024). "Zac Efron To Star In Black Bear's Celebrity Thriller 'Famous' From Director Jody Hill And Esmail Corp. — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Booth, Ned (February 8, 2024). "'Famous': Zac Efron To Play Dual Roles In Upcoming Hollywood Thriller". The Playlist. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin; Wiseman, Andreas (September 3, 2024). "Phoebe Dynevor Joins Zac Efron In Celebrity Thriller 'Famous' From Black Bear And A24". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (November 19, 2024). "Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig and Debby Ryan Join Zac Efron in Celebrity Thriller 'Famous' for Black Bear (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 23, 2024). "A24 Boards Celebrity Thriller 'Famous' Starring Zac Efron With Jody Hill Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Singh, Sartaj (September 5, 2024). "Zac Efron's 'Famous' Starts Filming in Atlanta in October". The CinemaHolic. Retrieved September 11, 2024.