Title: Famous
Type: Feature Film
Production Company: Esmail Corp. // Famous Film Production LLC
Contact Email: hello@esmailcorp.com
Phone: 818-668-5504
Status: November 4
Filming Location: Los Angeles
Producer: Sam Esmail, Chad Hamilton, Michael Sagol, Allison Hironaka, Bert Hamelinck, Nick Krishnamurthy
Writer: Chad Hodge
Director: Jody Hill
Line Producer: Michael M. McGuire
Production Coordinator: Kenzie Clark
Cast: Zac Efron, Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig, Debby Ryan, Mekki Leeper, Cory Michael Smith
Casting Director: Susie Farris
Caviar: 6320 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Caviar Contact Number: 310-396-3400
Caviar Email: info.losangeles@caviar.tv
WME Independent: 9601 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
WME Contact Number: 310-285-9000
WME Email: filmsalesinfo@wmeagency.com
CAA Media Finance: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
CAA Contact Number: 424-288-2000
CAA Email: filmsales@caa.com
Black Bear: 1739 Berkeley St., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Black Bear Contact Number: 424-291-6000
Black Bear Email: careers@blackbearpictures.com
A24: 750 N San Vicente Blvd Red Bldg., West Tower, Flr 12, W. Hollywood, CA 90069
A24 Contact Number: 646-568-6015
A24 Email: infola@a24films.com
Synopsis: Meet Lance Dunkquist (Efron), a 38-year-old with a million-dollar face working a meaningless job. After losing his job, he pursues his dream of becoming a lookalike of the Oscar-winning movie star, James Jansen, embarking on a madcap journey through New York and Los Angeles.
Filming Dates: November 4 – December 11, 2024
Synopsis
Meet Lance Dunkquist, a 38-year-old man at a crossroads. Stuck in a dead-end job and living in the cramped quarters above his parents’ garage, he embodies what many might consider a classic underachiever. Yet, there’s a twist: Lance possesses a striking resemblance to the Oscar-winning actor James Jansen. Over the past decade, he’s been mistaken for Jansen on twenty-eight different occasions, crafting a unique obsession that merges admiration with aspiration.
After a sudden firing from his unremarkable job, Lance decides it’s time to chase the life he’s only daydreamed about. This leads him through the whimsical maze of New York’s avant-garde theater scene and into the dazzling chaos of Los Angeles. His journey isn’t just an exploration of fame, but a deep dive into identity, passion, and the lengths one will go to mold oneself into a version of someone else.
Part comedy, part tragedy, and woven with suspense, the story of Lance Dunkquist—dubbed Lancelot Blue by those who dare to dream—offers a unique lens on the human experience. Get ready to witness a transformation like no other, as Lance’s madcap adventure challenges the very essence of what it means to be ‘famous.’ Catch this daring escapade from November 4 to December 11, 2024, and experience a narrative that promises to resonate with anyone who has ever longed for more.
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